EUCOMIS bicolor
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EUCOMIS bicolor
Commonly known as Pineapple flower
Bulbous perennial from South Africa with wavy margined light green leaves. Maroon flecked stems carry racemes of pale green flowers with purple margined petals
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Unusual racemes of flowers with a tuft of leafy bracts at the top, similar to those of a pineapple -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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GreenPale green
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RacemesTo 15cm (6in) tall
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Height
30-60cm (12-24in) -
Spread
20cm (8in)
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HerbaceousBulbous perennial. Semi-erect, strap-shaped leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
In a sheltered border or at the base of a warm wall. Mulch in severe winters. -
Mature Size30-60cm (12-24in)
20cm (8in)
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