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    EUCOMIS bicolor
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    EUCOMIS bicolor

    Commonly known as Pineapple flower

    AWARD
    Bulbous perennial from South Africa with wavy margined light green leaves. Maroon flecked stems carry racemes of pale green flowers with purple margined petals
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    1 to 1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Green
      Pale green
    • Racemes
      To 15cm (6in) tall
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30-60cm (12-24in)
    • Spread
      20cm (8in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Bulbous perennial. Semi-erect, strap-shaped leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      In a sheltered border or at the base of a warm wall. Mulch in severe winters.
    • Mature Size
      30-60cm (12-24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        20cm (8in)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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    1ltr
    £8.50
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    200g sachet
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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