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Eucomis montana (Montane pineapply lily )
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1 hour care
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eucomis montana
Other names
Montane pineapply lily , Pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Species
E. montana - E. montana is a rosette-forming, bulbous perennial with arching, broadly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, erect, dark purple stems bearing dense racemes of white, often purple-flushed flowers with purple-brown stamens.
Eucomis montana is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer; Flushed purple, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Separate offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Eucomis montana (Montane pineapply lily ) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in spring 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Protect with a mulch in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
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 montana
Other names
Montane pineapply lily , Pineapple lily
Genus
Eucomis Eucomis
Species
E. montana - E. montana is a rosette-forming, bulbous perennial with arching, broadly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, erect, dark purple stems bearing dense racemes of white, often purple-flushed flowers with purple-brown stamens.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer; Flushed purple, White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Separate offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Eucomis montana (Montane pineapply lily ) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in spring 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Protect with a mulch in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
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, Zone 7
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