Eucomis 'Tugela Jade'
pineapple lily 'Tugela Jade'
A bulbous perennial reaching a height of up to 50cm. It has green, strap-like leaves and erect stems with dense clusters of flowers which open from green buds into pure white flowers. These open from the bottom of the stems upwards from mid to late summer, and flowers last for several weeks. Excellent as a cut flower and in containers and a rich source of nectar.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See Eucomis cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of clumps in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest resistant
Diseases
Generally disease resistant
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