BSI Logo

Bromeliad Cultivar Register

<VRIESEA (2078)

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Bromeliad Cultivar Register (15686) 2019-09-24

VRIESEA ‘Lucky Len’ Shiigi, David / Olive Trevor* circa 1986

Mature, large, open rosette to 70cm. diameter. Arching, broad ( to 8cm. wide) mid-green leaves with wavy, darker green cross-banding on the obverse, sometimes tinted bronze in strong light. The foliage reverse has darker, reddish mahogany cross-banding, moreso in shade. Erect simple spike to 1.6 metres tall. Named to honour the registrant's husband Len Trevor as co-worker at the Olive Branch Bromeliad nursery, Brisbane Australia where this cultivar was raised to maturity, having been imported as a seedling under formula by Queensland friend Pat Coutts in 1988, especially from the breeder.. Glyph Group. Reg. Doc. 9/2019. by Olive Trevor.
Country of origin: Hawaii USA

Seed Parent: hieroglyphica Pollen Parent: Pahoa Beauty