How to grow Eucomis (Pineapple flower)
Learn how to plant and grow Eucomis bulbs, for beautiful pineapple flowers in your autumn garden.
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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Lush architectural foliage and then spectacular flowers which last for months. As good as seed heads as they are as flowers. A must! More
| 1 bulb 209124-1 | £6.50 |
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| 3 bulbs 209124-3 | £17.95 |
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Lush architectural foliage and spectacular flowers that last for months every year, make this bulb a must. Then come the seedheads which are almost as good as the flowers.
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| Genus | Eucomis |
| Group/Species | comosa |
| Variety | Sparkling Burgundy |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Pineapple Lily |
| Border Position | Container Garden |
| Bulb Size | 18/20 |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 45cm (18in) |
| Spacing | 25cm (10in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant bulbs 25cm (10in) deep in spring in fertile, well-drained soil, it is best to lay the bulbs on a layer of sand or grit as they do not like to sit in winter wet. A sunny, sheltered position is ideal. Mulch in colder areas to protect from frosts. May also be planted in a large container and overwintered in a greenhouse or conservatory. |
| Care Tips | Mulch well in cold areas. Read Sarah's advice on how to plant and grow Eucomis bulbs. |
| Flowering | July - September |
| Vase Life | If you feel brave enough to cut one single stem for a vase, it looks good for over a month. Change the water every week. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' reviews
Average based on 36 reviews
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Reviewed 13th August 2019 by Jennifer Quite strong growth but no flowers Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. In our experience Eucomis need a prolonged spell of warmth to encourage flowering which we would expect to be from late August/September. Please contact our Customer Services Team at info@sarahraven.com if this is not the case." Posted 14th August 2019 |
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Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Maureen Growing but ask me later. I am looking forward to seeing if it flowers this year. |
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Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Jennie The bulbs have only produced leaves and have not blossomed into flowers. Very disappointing |
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Reviewed 4th August 2019 by Debby Bought them in the sale, potted up but as yet nothing so these were not a success |
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Reviewed 3rd August 2019 by Karen These 3 bulbs all have plenty of leaf but no sign at all of any flowers. |
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Martin All three bulbs have produced leaves, two are very strong, the third is rather week. Planted in a large pot with sharp sand include in the compost. Not flowered yet - still waiting .... |
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Patricia Only two have come up. Not flowered yet but looking forward to seeing them . So far so good. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Barbara I have great hopes for them but they have not flowered this year yet, perhaps next year. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Caroline So far, rather disappointing. Only two bulbs survived and now only floppy leaves and no flower. Perhaps something will appear in August. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by K J Meakin Healthy, long purple/red leaves but I'm waiting for stems bearing the star-shaped flowers to appear (late summer?). Some bulbs are only just starting to show leaves. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jill Late to come up but so far so good. Lovely colour leaves. Early days yet for flowers but I’d love to know how best to overwinter them. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Frances Still waiting for them to bud up and flower |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Debbie All leave no flower at the moment. But this may be a bit early for this bulb |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jennifer Quite strong growth but no flowers |
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Reviewed 8th April 2019 by Janet Good quality bulbs, waiting for them to appear. |
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Reviewed 24th November 2018 by Nicole From three bulbs, just two grown in to lovely plants, one even had beautiful flower. |
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Stephen Good sized bulbs, although they have not flowered yet, hopefully next summer |
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Marilyn
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Adrienne Delivery and service were great from Sarah Raven as usual, but all six bulbs i bought came up blind. All were in separate pots, and in two different gardens. Very disappointed. |
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Reviewed 31st October 2018 by Pauline No flowers and was given a partial refund when I rang to ask about the lack of growth. |
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Reviewed 11th October 2018 by Sheila The dahlias I purchased are fine and Waltzing Matilda and Honka Pink are sensational but the Eucomis bulbs have only produced leaves with no sign of any flower buds .. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. Eucomis can put their energy into establishing, rather than flowering in the first year. If they don't flower next year please do come back to us at info@sarahraven.com." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 5th October 2018 by Hazel it took many weeks to produce leaves still hasnt flowered hope to see some next year Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. These often put their energy into establishing in the first year, for flowering following years. You should find they will flower well next year, please come back to us next Summer if you are still concerned." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 4th October 2018 by Diane
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Reviewed 24th September 2018 by Constance
I have rated this with 2 stars, as disappointingly, these bulbs have failed to flower. they have produced spectacular foliage, which became a huge tease as I waited, in vain for the beautiful pineapple like flower spikes to arrive. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review . We would normally expect eucomis to flower in late summer into the autumn. This year they were very late to start in to growth following the cold spring, so it may be that if we have a mild autumn yours will still flower. Next summer it may help to start them over undercover before putting them outside and also giving them a regular feed during the growing season." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 22nd September 2018 by Sandra All 3 eucomis bulbs failed to even shoot, so very disappointed with these Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for leaving your review. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Eucomis and have refunded you for them." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Helen I was disappointed because they came in a pack of three and only one of them came up Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for leaving your review. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Eucomis and have refunded you for them." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Julie DID NOT GERMINATE BUT EXCELLENT PACKAGING |
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Mary Very disappointing. Took a long time to establish and have never bloomed. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for leaving your review. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Eucomis and have refunded you for them." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 11th September 2018 by Ann Took ages to get going, thought I had lost them(3). Then bingo! Saw some shoots and now have sturdy plants. I believe the hot dry summer was the cause even though I watered regularly. |
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Reviewed 5th September 2018 by Yvonne Disappointed with this one. The bulb did not want to grow despite leaving it for many months. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for leaving your review. We are very sorry to hear that your Eucomis has failed to grow and note that our Customer Services Team has refunded you for the bulb." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 4th September 2018 by Mrs Findley Slow starting hasn't flowered yet,lovely leaves |
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Reviewed 3rd September 2018 by Karin never any flowers on the plant for the first year, unlike the ordinary variety which always flower first year. |
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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by NANCY Service and purchase excellent but no flowers on plants. Hopefully next year! |
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Reviewed 31st August 2018 by Mrs Jones Has not flowered. Plenty of leaves but no flower |
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Reviewed 30th August 2018 by Susan The plant has so far failed to show any sign of growth above ground,shall i dig it up and see if its alive?very disapointed Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear that your Eucomis has failed to shoot, it should have done so by this stage. We have refunded you for the failed bulb and would recommend that you dig the bulb up and perhaps try it in a pot until it shows signs of growth ." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 29th August 2018 by MARION
The service was excellent and the bulbs appeared to be in good condition, but they have not flowered! The leaves are handsome and I shall leave them in the ground and hope for better things next year. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. Eucomis do best planted deeply in a sunny spot in well prepared soil or in pots. So they should be fine left in your container. We would recommend giving them a feed when they start back in to growth next spring and keeping them well watered in the summer." Posted 7th November 2018 |
