{"product_id":"alcantarea-imperialis-silver-plum-bromeliad","title":"Silver Plum Giant Bromeliad - Alcantarea imperialis ‘Silver Plum’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilver Plum Giant Bromeliad - Alcantarea imperialis ‘Silver Plum’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the red forms shout, this one works in metallics. \u003cem\u003eAlcantarea imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Plum’ carries a silvery grey overlay across broad recurving leaves washed with plum and purple tones, so the rosette shifts appearance depending on the angle of light. It has the same architecture and the same undemanding rock dwelling habits as the rest of the species, with foliage that pairs more easily with grey stone, concrete and coastal planting than the burgundy selections do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Silver Plum Giant Bromeliad\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic silver overlay\u003c\/strong\u003e: A fine powdery bloom across the leaves catches light and shifts with the viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purple tones sit beneath the silver and strengthen in cooler months.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial rosette\u003c\/strong\u003e: It builds to well over a metre across, holding its own against large leaved tropicals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle soil needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: The roots anchor rather than feed, so it grows in crevices, rubble or a coarse mix.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat and exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick leaves cope with reflected heat from paving and walls.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: The silver tones sit well against concrete, corten and pale stone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal garden\u003c\/strong\u003e: It handles salt air and bright exposure in sheltered frost free coastal positions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge feature container\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single rosette in a wide bowl needs no companion planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock garden pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wedged among boulders it grows exactly as it does on Brazilian outcrops.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 to 1.5m in a mass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse bark, scoria and grit with sharp drainage; garden loam alone holds far too much moisture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water in the central cup rather than concentrating on the roots, and refresh it regularly so it stays clean. Avoid overhead fertiliser and hard water, both of which mark the silver bloom on the leaves, and protect it from frost through its first winters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m in leaf, 2 to 3m in flower\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 to 1.8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light to full sun in humid coastal areas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock outcrops of southeastern Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream to pale yellow on a tall spike, produced once after many years\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795271155998,"sku":"ND-0098-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":59795271188766,"sku":"ND-0098-75L","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":59795271221534,"sku":"ND-0098-500MM","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/44HsQjlOclDHMVP2wN3t0_cFdzETmM.jpg?v=1787311650","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/alcantarea-imperialis-silver-plum-bromeliad","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}