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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Pineapple lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' )
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Other names
Pineapple lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' , Red pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sparkling Burgundy' _ 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a rosette-forming, bulbous perennial with wavy, semi-erect, lance-shaped, dark red-purple to olive-green leaves and, in summer, purple stems bearing dense racemes of red-purple buds opening to pale pink or white flowers topped with red-purple, leafy bracts.
Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Coconut scented.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Reddish-purple, Olive green in Spring; Olive green, Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple, Olive green 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 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Pineapple lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' ) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m 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 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Other names
Pineapple lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' , Red pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sparkling Burgundy' _ 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a rosette-forming, bulbous perennial with wavy, semi-erect, lance-shaped, dark red-purple to olive-green leaves and, in summer, purple stems bearing dense racemes of red-purple buds opening to pale pink or white flowers topped with red-purple, leafy bracts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Coconut scented.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Reddish-purple, Olive green in Spring; Olive green, Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple, Olive green 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 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Pineapple lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' ) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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