Fascicularia Bicolor | 9cm Pot

A rosette-forming bromeliad with red innermost, rigid, grass-like leaves. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist but well drained, must not sit wet over winter Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: half hardy (will need protection in colder areas) Striking rossettes of spiny toothed dark green evergreen leaves. Pale blue flowers in summer surounded by ivory-white brachts. Turning the inermost leaves of the rossette scarlet red for a real eye cathcing display.While hardy in most areas it is advised to protect form sever wather in colder areas, they do not like to sit wet so a well drained soil especially in winter is essential. Garden care: Provide protection during cold winters and divide plants, if necessary, in April to May.