Eucomis pole-evansii
"Pineapple lily"
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Description
A beautiful and exotic giant, found originally around a century ago, growing wild along the edges of streams in South Africa, Eucomis pole-evansii is named after the then director of the country’s Botanical Survey. During spring and summer, this gorgeous plant will produce a stem up to 200cm tall. This is topped by a flower spike of loosely-packed, creamy yellow star-shaped flowers, at the crest of which is a cluster of leafy bracts—which looks somewhat like a pineapple, hence its common name, pineapple lily. The glossy mid-green leaves of Eucomis pole-evansii are strap-shaped, with a slightly wavy edge, and up to 100cm long. The plant looks its absolute best in late summer and early autumn.
Some gardeners prefer to grow Eucomis pole-evansii in a pot, as the leaves look particularly elegant, draping down the sides. If grown this way, protect the pot from freezing in winter. Remember, however, Eucomis pallidiflora subsp. pole-evansii is also a superior plant for a bed or border. Ideally, choose a place that is well-drained and in full sun.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Eucomis pallidiflora subsp. pole-evansii (N.E. Br.) Reyneke ex J.C. Manning
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Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
16/+
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
25 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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