Eucomis bicolour

Many pale green flowers bursting from the stem, edged in purple with a purple throat. Topped with a smaller collection of bracts or small leaves giving it the name the King flower or Pineapple flower. Large lanceolate leaves protrude from the ground, decorated undernaeth with brown-purple markings. Flowering from July to September.

Quantity   Per pack of 5 bulbs
5 £6.90 (£5.75 + VAT)
10 to 45 £5.70 (£4.75 + VAT)
50 or more £4.80 (£4.00 + VAT)

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We have now sold out of spring flowering bulbs. Pre-order your 'in the green' bulbs and summer flowering bulbs for delivery in March.

 

Eucomis bicolour details

Planting

March

April

Flowering

July

August

September

Specifications

  • Colour: Green
  • Height: 40cm
  • Perennial

Good for

  • Bees
  • Pots and containers
  • Beds and borders

How to grow

Hardiness:Hardy
Soil type:Moist but well drained
Position:Semi-shade/Full sun
Bulbs per m2:25
Planting depth:12cm

Originating in South Africa, Eucomis like a rich, gritty and free draining soil. Keep dry over winter.

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