Guzmania 'Tola'PBR — Tufted

Overview

Guzmania 'Tola'PBR is a tufted conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania 'Tola'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 'Tola' PBR is a tufted cultivar of the evergreen perennial genus Guzmania, known for its rosette of thick, strap-like leaves. This plant thrives in moist but well-drained fertile soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It produces spikes of tubular flowers in spring and summer, typically accompanied by prominent bracts. Ideal for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, it prefers sheltered positions with full sun to partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H1a.

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 'Tola'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