Pineapple Explosion Pineapple Lily
Eucomis. Add a touch of the exotic with this statuesque Pineapple Lily! ‘Pineapple Explosion’ bears unique bi-coloured florets in creamy white and eggplant-purple. Flowers are long lasting and the attractive seed pods extend the season even further! Though Eucomis look exotic, they are easy to grow and their long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage are an exciting addition to flowerbeds, borders and containers. Bulb size: 16-18cm in circ. Height 16-24".
Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to hardiness zone.
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Growing Information
Upon Arrival:
Plant bulbs as soon as possible, once you have received your shipment. Refer to the variety product page under the Growing Information tab for individual planting tips per bulb type. If you cannot plant right away, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on trays with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them. Do not let the bulbs freeze. Plant outdoors once the conditions are right for your hardiness zone.
Planting:
Grow Eucomis in loose, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soil may cause the bulbs to rot. Eucomis will not grow in cold soil. Plant the bulbs after all danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature is 65°F or warmer. In the garden, dig a hole 5” deep. In a container, dig a hole 3” deep. Set the Eucomis bulb into the hole. Cover with soil and water lightly.
Growing:
It typically takes 3 to 4 weeks for Eucomis bulbs to break out of dormancy and begin sending out their first leaves. Be patient. It’s normal for them to take their time. Before the bulbs sprout, keep the soil barely moist. Once the plant has several leaves, begin watering consistently, keeping the soil relatively moist until after flowering.
When the flower stalks emerge from the center of the plant, they will rise to a height of 12-18". Each flower is a column of florets, crowned with a topknot of tiny leaves. The florets open from the bottom up, over a period of 3 weeks or more. After the petals drop, they are replaced by showy seed capsules. You can either leave the spent flowers attached or remove them. A dose of liquid fertilizer, applied every 2-3 weeks during the growing season, will help keep Eucomis plants lush and vigorous.
You can dig up the bulbs and store them indoors for the winter. If you want to store the bulbs indoors, cut off the flower stalk soon after flowering and allow the foliage to continue growing until it either dies back naturally or is at risk of being frosted. If the bulbs are in the ground, dig them up after the first frost, keeping the foliage attached. Let the plant dry in a warm, protected area until the foliage has withered. Pull off the dried foliage and store the dormant bulbs in a cool, dry place until it's time to replant them in the spring. If your Eucomis are in pots, simply bring the pots indoors. Replant them in fresh soil next spring.