Cryptanthus 'Fifty Shades of Grey' NEW GUINEA In fall the leaves and

In fall the leaves and stem die off and the plants become dormant

this one a giant often exceeding 20 inches tall with an inflorescence that can reach 4 feet

This Stephen Hoppin hybrid is a cultivar of capitatus x ‘Strawberries Flambe’ having 10+ long lanceolate leaves forming an extra-large plant with an upright open rosette to 24″ in diameter

5 inches thick at the base with 32 branches and is red with red bracts

has rich dark green leaves with cream colored variegation

Cryptanthus 'Fifty Shades of Grey' NEW GUINEA In fall the leaves andThis Stephen Hoppin hybrid is a cultivar of Cryptanthus Kaleidoscope x Ebony Beauty having 4+ wide lanceolate leaves forming a medium plant to 14 in diameter with a full round form. The wide, slightly twisting purple black leaves, giving the illusion of a pinwheel, are evenly covered with a dense grey scurf on the top and bottom.