Bromeliads
Although our selection of terrestrial bromeliads are not strictly epiphytes, our little collection of rare South American plants offers you a range of unusual leaf forms and vibrant flashes of exotic colour. Some are very happy in a pot, and some are hardier than others. Puya alpestris (a pineapple relative), Astelia nervosa and Fascicularia bicolor are particular favourites – the latter having successfully taken root and grown up a tree at Nuthurst.
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Fascicularia bicolor (Baboon's Bottom)
View this plantThe hardiest Bromeliad – related to and looking like a pineapple, it’ll grow anywhere – full sun, dense shade or, best of all, up a tree. Each plant 1ft x 1ft. Please contact us for other stock availability and sizes.
Hardiness level Amber
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Fascicularia pitcairnifolia (Big Baboon's Bottom)
View this plantAn exotic pineapple relative. Flowers of iridescent blue and post office red (a baboon’s bottom). Being a bit of a bromeliad, it seems to enjoy being in a pot. 1.5ft x 1.5ft Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Hardiness level Red
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Puya alpestris
View this plantA pineapple relative from the high Andes. Spiky (very), exotic and hardy in mild gardens. Good in a pot. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Hardiness level Red