Alcantarea Imperialis Peter Tristram

A massive, full sun bromeliad with broad crimson leaves, certain to become a focal point in any landscape. A true giant in the bromeliad world and the largest Imperialis clone cultivation in Australia.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2.5m X 2.0m.
Flower: creamy white flowers with a deep red bract on a spike that reaches up to 3.5m.
Foliage: is in between Imperial rubra and Imperialis purpurea and appears greener in shade. Thornless.
Uses: Where a more intimate scale is desirable, use close to the most viewed point; or at the end of a long sight line to punctuate the view.