When other lilies start to wither in the heat, the Pineapple Lilies look lush. A stand of Eucomis adds drama to the garden.
There are many types but this is one is one of the largest. It’s tag said ‘Sparkling Burgundy.’
Eucomis grow from large bulbs.
Bumble bees love the blooms. They get totally dusted in pollen as they move from bloom to bloom.
This is a very easy plant. They have thrived anywhere I have placed them, even in pots.
FLOW in the garden
I can pretend I am on a tropical island when the Eucomis flowers bloom.
Maybe I will set up some lawn chairs nearby and add a parasol to my favorite drink.
I leave the larger Pineapple lilies in the ground year-round despite living in Zone 7. I think the key to their survival is good drainage, so that they do not rot while dormant.
The little, pink Alohas stay in pots which are brought in for winter.
The spikes of both resemble elongated pineapples with blooms covering the sides and a tuft of green on top.
I am feeling a bit tropical today!
Aloha from Flower
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