- Botanical name: Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
- Common name: Pineapple lily
- Family: Hyacinthaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Green
Bronze
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Pineapple lily Eucomis comosa Sparkling Burgundy’ bears a rosette of reddish-puple, strappy leaves, from which purple-tinged flowers are borne on an erect, purple stem.It’s ideal for growing as summer bedding in a sheltered, sunny border, and is also well suited to growing in containers on a sunny patio, or indoors in the conservatory.
Despite its tenderness, Eucomis comosa Sparkling Burgundy’ is easy to grow. Plant bulbs in pots in spring and move outside once all danger of frost has passed. Water frequently in dry weather. Dig up bulbs or move pots indoors in autumn and keep dry until the following spring.
How to grow Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy'
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Plant size
50cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' and wildlife
Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' poisonous?
Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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