| Common Name | Dwarf Pineapple lily |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Eucomis |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22769 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August, September |
| Flower Color | Purple, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| How Different? | It is much bigger and has many more crowns than E. vandermerwei 'Octopus'. It is an extremely well spotted form with a vigorously clumping habit and with nice rose red flowers. |
| Landscape Value | Container, border, mixed beds, edging, rock gardens. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 14" / 10" |
| Soil (Garden) | Coarse and slightly organic. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | Easy to grow. |
Eucomis ‘Freckles’
This dwarf pineapple lily has it all – a vigorously clumping habit, spotted leaves, wavy margins, and attractive rose red flowers. A much larger plant than E. vandermerwei. A dramatic breakthrough for those that want to have something different, yet easy to grow! A wonderful container plant or use in front of the border and in mixed beds.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 14″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
| EC | 1.5 – 2.5 |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | For plants grown under cover, greater uniformity can be achieved by starting forcing at 68°F-78°F until stem emergence. Following emergence, production temperatures of 60°F-85°F days and 50°F-65°F nights are best. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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