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Eucomis pole-evansii (Pineapple lily)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.75m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Eucomis pole-evansii

Other names: Pineapple lily


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Genus: Eucomis

Species: E. pole-evansii - E. pole-evansii is a large bulbous perennial. It has strap-shaped leaves and in late summer to early autumn, on tall stems, bears spikes of creamy-white flowers, topped with a crown of green bracts.

Eucomis pole-evansii is: Deciduous

Flower: Green, White in Summer; White, Green in Autumn

Foliage: Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming, Erect

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Propagation methods: Offsets, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Eucomis pole-evansii (Pineapple lily) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mulch well in colder areas.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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