Eucomis, Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Flower 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Eucomis comosa)



I think the immature flowerhead has more appeal than the blooming one!


In this area (Kentucky) leaves are more green while in bloom due to midsummer heat.

from the leaf cuttings to small plants - about 8 months

Eucomis burgundy in New Jersey, August 2006

Pineapple Lily at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC

Variegated Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Devon Nursery Blenheim NZ.

Pink Pineapple Lilly

baby just starting to emerge mid may

now about 4" tall 6/14


just starting to emerge 3/30/09

had to stick my camera a ft down to get this pic of the 1 1/2" 'pineapple'

view from above

unbelievable how big it has gotten

Floret

James and Alison's 'Sparkling Burgundy' in their Waihi garden, New Zealand


Pineapple Lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' in a garden in Belgrave, Victoria, Australia, 25th January 2015

Pineapple Lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' in a garden in Belgrave, Victoria, Australia, 25th January 2015

Copyright of, courtesy of David Feix, of David Feix Landscape Design in the East Bay and San Francisco Peninsula.

Copyright Roger Raiche. Designer, Naturalist, Botanist and Licensed Contractor at Planet Horticulture Landscape Design & Construction from Guerneville, CA.
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Eucomis, Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Flower
Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Type: | Bulbs |
Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 8-10, Full Sun |