Guzmania 'Allura'PBR — Tufted

Overview

Guzmania 'Allura'PBR is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania 'Allura'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, low maintenance and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Guzmania 'Allura' is a tufted cultivar of the Guzmania genus, which comprises evergreen perennials with rosettes of thick, strap-like leaves. This cultivar thrives in conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. It is suited to full sun or partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position facing east, south, or west. Flowering in spring and summer, Guzmania 'Allura' adds interest with its characteristic spikes of tubular flowers and prominent bracts typical of the genus.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Guzmania

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1a

Plant details

Guzmania 'Allura'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Tufted
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse