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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Sparkling Burgundy Purple Pineapple Lily

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Item #: 1796

Zones: 6b to 9b, at least

Dormancy: Winter

Height: 20" tall

Culture: Sun

Origin: South Africa

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ?

$20.00

Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a dramatic, purple-foliaged pineapple lily we selected as a seedling in 1983, which later became a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction. It is still one of the most talked-about plants in our garden, and one that has enjoyed massive worldwide popularity. Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a dramatic accent plant, composed of 2' tall, upright strap-like dark burgundy leaves. In late summer, the clump produces a 20" tall bloom stalk resembling a miniature purple pineapple...very cool! Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' is very easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of garden abuses. In cooler climates, it adds great color to mixed planters!

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Sep 17, 2018

I live near Dayton, Ohio and this is my favorite plant in my garden. I bought one 14 years ago and it has come back every year even reproducing up to 5 plants from the same bulb. I have even had volunteers come up 30 feet away from the original plant. Only one came back from the original plant this year probably because we had a dripping faucet for a while very close to the plant. They are gorgeous and a long lasting cut flower and then you get to pop the seeds out of the pod in late Autumn. Apparently it takes years to get a plant from a seed though. They are worth the wait!

May 9, 2018

I have tried to overwinter this beautiful garden plant several times zone 7b. Each year the bulb was mush by spring. I saw an English garden show (Gardeners World) that said the trick is to grow them in an area with very sharp drainage ( bring in ). They will not tolerate anything but dry conditions in winter. I will attempt to grow them again and check back in next spring. The flower and foliage are must haves in any garden.

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A abigail B. 15 days ago

Q: How much growth can you expect first year?

Plant Delights Nursery 2 days ago

A: Depending on soil condition and available water, you should get leaf growth of 6-10" inches the first year.

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C celiamcq1945 4 month ago

Q: I'm looking plants for a zone 9 and be planted in a container.

Plant Delights Nursery 4 month ago

A: Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy should do well in a container in zone 9.

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N Natala R. 4 years ago

Q: Why is my bloom not staying upright?

N Natala R. 4 years ago

A: Eucomis blooms tend to get quite tall and flop over. You can manage this by giving the plant 'leaner' soil conditions...like in a rock garden...sharply drained soil and much less organic matter and/or fertilizers. Happy gardening!

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