Eucomis comosa Sparkling Burgundy | Pineapple Lily
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When they first emerge in spring, the leaves have a deep burgundy colour (especially when they are planted in a very...
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Plant description
When they first emerge in spring, the leaves have a deep burgundy colour (especially when they are planted in a very sunny spot), which gradually fades to olive green as summer approaches. From mid-summer, an upright flowerspike emerges from the rosette of foliage, bearing masses of small, star-like flowers. The spike is topped with a tuft of leaf-like bracts, giving it a pineapple-like appearance. A very distinctive and unusual plant, which originates from dry screes and meadows in South Africa. In colder areas, pot it up and move it to a sheltered spot or cool greenhouse during the winter.
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Flowering period
July - August
Soil type
All soil types
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Eventual height & spread