Billbergia 'Flamenco'

Parentage: Billbergia 'Ed McWilliams' x Billbergia 'Baton Rouge'

Origin: Florida, USA

Distinctive traits: Narrow-based flaring rosette with 15-20 leaves

Size: Impressive growth, reaching up to 24 inches tall

Key features:

• Rich coloration: Deep red leaves create a bold, eye-catching display
• Subtle patterns: Vague white spotting adds depth and interest
• Prolific growth: Pups frequently and clumps readily, forming lush clusters
• Hardy nature: Adaptable and resilient, perfect for various growing conditions

Scientific note: Hybridization in Billbergia:

• Combines desirable traits from both parent species
• 'Flamenco' showcases the potential for creating larger, more vibrant hybrids
• Demonstrates the importance of careful breeding selection in bromeliad cultivation

Care tip: Provide bright, indirect light to maintain the deep red coloration. Water in the central cup, allowing excess to drain.

Ideal for:

• Collectors of Don Beadle's renowned Billbergia hybrids
• Those seeking a bold, statement plant for indoor or outdoor displays
• Enthusiasts who appreciate both foliage interest and attractive blooms

Planting options:

• 6" potted: Ready for immediate display
• Bare root: Allows for cheaper shipping; pot in well-draining soil upon arrival

Bloom characteristics: Produces a typical amoena-type inflorescence with bright red bracts, adding seasonal interest to the already striking foliage.

Bring the passion of the flamenco dance to your bromeliad collection with Billbergia 'Flamenco'. Watch as it grows into a stunning, red-leafed performer, ready to steal the show in any setting.