Bromeliad x 'Red Ensign' zamia grey-green pinnate leaves grow almost

grey-green pinnate leaves grow almost upright from the trunk and eventually begin arcing around 1m from the tip

reddish brown in colour

This species is named after the bright orange colour of the newly unfurling leaf

and look its best in frost free spot sheltered from the wind and at least part shade

Grows approximately 6m high x 4m wide in 10 years

Bromeliad x 'Red Ensign' zamia grey-green pinnate leaves grow almostAlcantarea Red Ensign is a high impact plant to say the least! Slightly smaller than the huge A. imperialis but no less spectacular with a base of deep red leaves growing to up to 1m wide. The strap like leaves are wide and corrugated with a smooth margin. The foliage tends to become a deeper red when grown in full sun and greener when grown in the shade. Gratifyingly, these stunning Bromeliads are actually very hardy plants, they will tolerate full