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Billbergia nutans V
Billbergia nutans V
Billbergia nutans V
Billbergia nutans V
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Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’

I have grown this particular bromeliad for over 6 years now and it is one of my favourite, both for flower and foliage. I have planted some of these out on jobs and as long as they are in a more sheltered spot or slightly closer to buildings frost should not kill the plant but some leaf damage is to be expected. I personally bring my larger plants in for winter, either inside the house or it will happily sit in a greenhouse/polytunnel for the colder season. I have very little areas of my garden that are shady and usually find mine end up in a much brighter position then is recommended to sustain the beautiful creamy white variegation, which causes the plant to produce anthocyanins (pinky red tones) that are essentially a natural sunscreen for the plant to prevent burning. Every year my mother plant does this, as well as some of my mangaves, and whilst this can be a stress indicator I have never had an issue and actually find it quite attractive. However if you desire to to retain the creamy white colour then a shadier position is recommended.

  • Botanical Name: Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’
  • Common Name: Variegated Queen’s Tears
  • Flower Colour: Green flowers with pink bracts and blue-purple tips
  • Foliage Colour: Green with cream and yellow variegation
  • Established Height: 30-50 cm
  • Established Spread: 30-50 cm
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Sunlight: Partial shade to bright indirect light
  • Position: Containers, sheltered borders, conservatories, indoor planting
  • Soil Acidity: Acidic to neutral
  • Soil Type: Free-draining, moisture-retentive soil
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

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Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’

Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’, commonly known as Variegated Queen’s Tears, is a striking bromeliad celebrated for its elegant arching foliage and distinctive striped leaves. The plant forms clumps of slender, strap-like leaves with attractive cream and yellow variegation, creating a bright and architectural display throughout the year. In spring, delicate hanging flower stems emerge above the foliage, producing green flowers with pink bracts and blue-purple tips that add a colourful and unusual touch. Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’ is well suited to containers, sheltered borders, conservatories, and indoor planting, where its foliage and flowers can be fully appreciated. It thrives in partial shade and performs particularly well in protected positions, making it a versatile choice for adding texture and an exotic feel to planting schemes. Evergreen and easy to maintain, this attractive bromeliad is an excellent choice for introducing bold foliage, subtle colour, and architectural interest to garden spaces.

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