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Eucomis aloha 'Leia'

Eucomis aloha 'Leia'

Perfect for planting at the front of a border, 'Leia' bears blooms in wonderful, purple-crimson.
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1 bulb

3 bulbs

DELIVERY INFORMATION
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Direct Sow/ Plant Out
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Container Garden
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - September
Height
30cm (12in)
Group/Species
Aloha lily series
Common name
Dwarf Pineapple Lily
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
Plant 15cm (6in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in the border or a pot.
Cultivation
Plant 15cm deep and 15cm apart. Best grown in very free-draining compost in a terracotta pot and taken under cover for winter or, in very mild areas, grow in a gravel bed or rockery.

Description

I’ve long been a fan of eucomis, the Pineapple Lilies, for their statuesque spires, or minarets, that stand for months, the seedheads just as good as the flowers.

Many are on the chunky side, but not the new generation aloha series, more discreet and yet still punchy, perfect for planting at the front of a border, or in a pot for pride of place. ’Leia’ bears blooms in wonderful, purple-crimson.

Care Tips

Frost-hardy pineapple flowers can be grown outdoors in the southern parts of the UK, but in other areas, grow them in containers and move to a sheltered position when the weather cools.