About
A vigorous, deciduous tendril-climber to about 6m with deeply three-lobed, mid-green, silver-backed (argentifolia) leaves turning brilliant orange, red, and purple in autumn. A striking ornamental grape from eastern North America, grown primarily for its exceptional autumn foliage colour and edible but astringent small blue-black fruits.
About the genus
Vriesea are evergreen epiphytic perennials forming rosettes of strap-shaped, often attractively marbled leaves, with erect spikes of flowers with showy bracts in summer or autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.