Guzmania 'Rostara'PBR — Tufted

Overview

Guzmania 'Rostara'PBR is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania 'Rostara'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 'Rostara' is an evergreen perennial cultivar from the Guzmania genus, known for its tufted habit and thick, strap-like leaves forming a rosette. It thrives in moist but well-drained fertile soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels. This cultivar is ideal for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, preferring full sun to partial shade and a sheltered position facing east, south, or west. It flowers in spring and summer, producing spikes of tubular flowers with prominent bracts, typical of Guzmania species.

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 'Rostara'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