Tillandsia Padre Click thumbnails for full size, scaled to a new window.
Tillandsia Padre roland-gosselinii x chiapensis, R.Spivey, 1990.
From BCR ... Spivey said, "Plant blooming 14" high 16" wide in spreading rosette - leaves 3/4" wide tapering to a point - recurved - covered w/fine scales - silvery pink in good light - scape 3" long in red-pink - inf. 7" long w/6 branches - branches red - flowers light blue - cultivar has brighter inflorescence color than parents".