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Eucomis comosa (Pineapple lily)
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per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eucomis comosa
Other names
Pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Species
E. comosa - E. comosa is a perennial with an upright habit. It has long, narrow burgundy leaves. In late summer it bears racemes of star shaped pink or cream coloured flowers topped with small green spiky leaves like a pineapple top.
Eucomis comosa is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Coconut scented.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Cream, Pale-pink, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Red-maroon, Bronze-red in Summer; Bronze-red, Red-maroon in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Eucomis comosa (Pineapple lily) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil. Protect with a mulch in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Eucomis comosa
Other names
Pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Species
E. comosa - E. comosa is a perennial with an upright habit. It has long, narrow burgundy leaves. In late summer it bears racemes of star shaped pink or cream coloured flowers topped with small green spiky leaves like a pineapple top.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Coconut scented.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pale-pink, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Red-maroon, Bronze-red in Summer; Bronze-red, Red-maroon in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Eucomis comosa (Pineapple lily) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil. Protect with a mulch in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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