Aechmea plant named ‘Blue Dream’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Aechmea plant named ‘Blue Dream’, characterized by its relatively large plant habit with upright to outwardly arching growth habit; long linear leaves with pale yellow and green-colored longitudinal stripes; freely-flowering habit with inflorescences held upright on strong red purple-colored scapes; long branched inflorescences with dark violet blue-colored flowers, dark red and violet blue-colored flower bracts and red purple-colored scape bracts; long-lasting inflorescences and good container and interiorscape performance; and resistance to Helminthosporium Leaf Spot.

It is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct  Aechmea  plant named ‘Blue Dream’ as illustrated and described.