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Eucomis 'Bicolor'

Quick overview

Cylindrical racemes of pale green flowers with a striking shade of purple at the centres and edging are massed on succulent stems and topped with a tuft of bright green leaves. Interesting lime-green foliage is mottled on the undersides with speckles of maroon. Ht. 50cm. x2 bulbs in the Grow Club.

(RHS - Award of Garden Merit)

An exotic and eye-catching plant that forms pineapple-shaped formations bearing many star-shaped flowers, topped with a crown of leaves, followed by architectural seedheads.

Origin/native: South Africa

Available from May.

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Plant Details

Flowering Time:
July - September
Genus / Species:
Eucomis autumnalis
Cultivar / Variety:
'Bicolor' (AGM)
Common Name:
Pineapple Lily
Height / Spread:
50cm / 25cm
Type:
Perennial Bulb
Bulb Size:
12/14

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
10-15cm
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders/flower gardens
Position:
Full sun or part shade
Watering:
Watering generally only in hot conditions or when in containers.
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.
Feeding:
After flowering you can apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly for a month to build up the bulbs for next year.

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