Eucomis pole-evansii
A tall and robust plant which carries its racemes of creamy flowers on a tall stem. Good for half-shaded areas. When drainage is good can be left in the ground if the frost penetrates not too deeply.
The genus
The Eucomis species are found in their natural habitats, in eastern South Africa, in clumps on grassy streambanks and in forest margins at higher altitudes (2800m). Attractive leaves with at the end of the summer rather unusual flowers with a typical 'tassel' on top (a terminal bud) which explains the name "Pineapple lily". The leaves disappear at the end of november, and the soil should remain rather dry to conserve the dormant bulbs until the spring.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Cream
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground
Growing cycle
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Planting :February (sem. 3-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 2-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-1)
Flowering :July (sem. 3-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)