By Bella88
Queensland, Australia
My Mum loved these plants, but I have forgotten the name. Can someone tell me? Thankyou! :)
- 13 Jun, 2012
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My goodness it doesn't look real, i'm interested in the replies
13 Jun, 2012
Half the reason for my slightly inane comment Pamg is that I can now keep an eye on this.........
I'm sure that it's one of the Bromeliads, but don't hold me to that.
13 Jun, 2012
Me too! I'd like to know!
13 Jun, 2012
Blue tango bromeliad
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheepbackcabin/5484670780/
As already said in this country it is a house plant not hardy. Apparently it is a sterile hybrid.
13 Jun, 2012
Thanks Moongrower, its quite dramatic
13 Jun, 2012
And that one does seem to be outdoors...!
13 Jun, 2012
All I can say is "WOW!"
13 Jun, 2012
If that's really in the ground...I'm getting one!!
13 Jun, 2012
It is in the ground :) It's in my garden right now (owned by my parents as I'm still living at their house). My Mum has passed away so I couldn't ask her. Yes Bromeliad! I now remember. I heard you can use a part of the plant and plant it somewhere else in the garden and it can grow another. Thanks so much for replying!!
13 Jun, 2012
I should also say I live in Australia, so the climate here might be good for them.
13 Jun, 2012
Ah! That explains it! No good for the ground on the other side of the world, then...
I'm so glad you found out, Bella, they mean such a lot to you. :)
13 Jun, 2012
Thank you :) they do mean a lot to me. We had them all around for my mums funeral. I just couldn't remember the name.
13 Jun, 2012
They might work in the ground here, though! I'll have to look for one, though it will probably need shade, here.
15 Jun, 2012
Saw the exact one today at Gardeners WORLD Live at NEC..the label said "Blue Rain"- very impressive plant! Thought you`d used trick photography till I saw it for myself...dfinately a WOW plant, not surprised it was one of your mum`s favourites!
17 Jun, 2012
It escapes me, but I know it as a house plant and you appear to have it growing outdoors!
13 Jun, 2012