With its eye-catching Indian Red leaves, the year-round colour of this distinctive Alcantarea will lift the tone of gardens with a sub-tropical theme.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1.5m.
Flower: produces a flower spike to 1.8m with creamy white flowers.
Foliage: is a deep purple or maroon broad leaf. A much darker leaf than Imperialis rubra all year round. Thornless.
Uses: One of the most impressive large Bromeliads for colour, this feature plant tolerates full sun and temperatures to -3 C (in frost-free positions).