Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy'

 - comm. Pineapple Lily; syn. E. 'Oakhurst'

This amazing plant has thick fleshy broadly linear leaves in spear-like rosettes with a pineapple-like array of purple flowers in late summer. 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a strong rich purple form and has a real impact in the garden.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

July - August

Height x Spread:

40 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

February - June

Recommend Sales:

May - September

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Alternative Names:

comm. Pineapple Lily; syn. E. 'Oakhurst'

Narrative Description:

This amazing plant has thick fleshy broadly linear leaves in spear-like rosettes with a pineapple-like array of purple flowers in late summer. 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a strong rich purple form and has a real impact in the garden.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal as a specimen container plant or for the raised bed or border.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 30 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

purple

Foliage Colour:

purple

green

Flowering Time:

July - August

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

Dies back over winter, but should revive in spring.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

Hyacinthaceae

Genus:

Eucomis

Cultivar:

Sparkling Burgundy

Alternative Names:

comm. Pineapple Lily; syn. E. 'Oakhurst'

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Medium crop 8 - 15°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - June

Recommended Sales Window:

May - September

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:09/2529/25
Qty:1736

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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