Eucomis Maui ('Gsalkele'PBR) (Aloha Lily Series)
pineapple lily [Maui]
A bulbous perennial to 30cm, producing a rosette of bright green, arching, lance-shaped leaves. In late summer to early autumn, pale green upright stems carry spires of white, star-shaped flowers, topped with a cluster of pale green, leaf-like bracts
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | White | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Eucomis are bulbous perennials forming a large basal rosette of strap-shaped leaves, with an erect stem bearing a dense raceme of star-shaped flowers, topped by a crown of leafy bracts, opening in late summer and early autumn
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in pots of free-draining compost, keep well-watered and take under cover for winter. See eucomis cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by removing offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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