Bromeliad Cultivar Register (2539) 2013-12-08

*GUZMANIA ‘Irene’*	*DeMeyer (Kent)(Deroose)**	1991
Kent said, "Characterized by rich coloration - deep green leaves that give way to a spectacular purple-red inflorescence - an upright variety growing to 30" tall w/a spread of 12". A Kent selected clone propagated by tissue culture.
Seed Parent: wittmackii (purple form)	Pollen Parent: Orangeade
Kent\'s 1991, DeLeonCat1995, Deroose 1997, CargoRpt#7-1; #7-3