Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'

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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Purple Pineapple Lily
Size
Very large bulbs - massive, multiple growing points
Availability: In stock
£13.99
Quick Overview
  • Dramatic cultivar
  • Large purplish-green foliage
  • Enormous inflorescence with dark burgundy stem
  • Gorgeous mauve-green star-like flowers
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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a selected form of the large-leaved type species which is endemic to the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. This form was selected as a seedling in 1983 by Tony Avent's Plant Delights Nursery in North Carolina for its dramatic purple foliage.

The colouration can be somewhat variable - from greenish-purple to dark red-maroon - and is often strongest in spring as the foliage emerges. The inflorescence is enormous and borne on a peduncle that is tall, stout and a striking wine-red colour. The star-like flowers are very beautiful being white with green and mauve filaments, pale yellow anthers and purple and white striped ovaries.

A stunning and choice cultivar.


Additional Information

Order Asparagales
Family Asparagaceae
Sub-Family Scilloideae
Synonyms Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy', Eucomis punctata,
Geographical Origin Horticultural origin. Type species from the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa
Cultivation Warm sunny aspect. Well-drained sandy soil, slightly acid.
Eventual Height 1m
Eventual Spread 1.5m
Hardiness Can be grown outdoors in warmer regions if given a heavy winter mulch and providing the bulbs are completed surrounded in sharp sand when planted. Otherwise lift in autumn and store dry over winter
Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Purple Pineapple Lily
Size
Very large bulbs - massive, multiple growing points
Availability: In stock
£13.99
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