Guzmania 'Amaranth' — Tufted

Overview

Guzmania 'Amaranth' is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania 'Amaranth' 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 'Amaranth' is a tufted cultivar of the evergreen perennial genus Guzmania, known for its thick, strap-like leaves forming a rosette. This houseplant and conservatory species thrives in moist but well-drained fertile soil and prefers full sun to partial shade with a sheltered aspect, ideally east, south, or west-facing. It produces spikes of tubular flowers in spring and summer, typical of Guzmania, accompanied by prominent bracts. Suitable for patio containers and sub-tropical environments, it requires low maintenance and can be propagated by offsets or seed.

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 'Amaranth' 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