xGuzvriesea 'Patricia' GOUDAEA a short stout scape with

a short stout scape with red bracts and bristly

cascading rippling cross-banding

The rosette rows to 14 inches across

and then the plant fades back to green and produces several offsets

Stephen Hoppin has a way with hybrids and this is no exception

xGuzvriesea 'Patricia' GOUDAEA a short stout scape withA hybrid of a Guzmania and a Vriesea, introduced by DeRoose Nurseries in Belgium, of unreported parentage. The plant has characteristics of both genera, a compact, full rosette of arching, deep green leaves and a bright red inflorescence that is a cluster of tight branches and wide, short bracts. Very clean looking and very long lasting in bloom. A really choice plant that is great for interior use.