The article presents the author's insights the problem associated with two Vriesea (V. bituminosa x saundersii), a variegated vrieseas, imported to Australia under parentage formula from the U.S. The author states that the plant was named by Peter Huddy, and mentions the use of the names Shiraz, Highway Beauty, Highway (non-variegated Highway Beauty) and RoRo for the plant. He adds that Huddy acquired the plants for Queensland in 1990.