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Eucomis Bicolor Seeds for Garden Planting

Eucomis Bicolor Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare Soil: Choose well‑drained, fertile soil in a sunny to partially shaded location.


Sowing: Sow seeds in seed trays indoors after the last frost or directly in the garden bed when conditions are warm.


Depth: Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil (~1/8 inch).


Spacing: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant or thin to 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) apart.


Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

How to Grow

Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for best flowering.


Soil: Ensure soil is well‑drained and rich in organic matter.


Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce watering once established.


Feeding: Apply balanced fertilizer during the growing season to support robust blooms.


Winter Care: In cooler climates, lift bulbs before frost or grow in containers and overwinter indoors.

Tips

Seeds may take several years to reach flowering size — patience yields dramatic blooms.


Eucomis bulbs are often best started indoors in colder regions.


Plant with ornamental grasses or summer perennials to enhance architectural garden design.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

landscape focal plant

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Eucomis Bicolor Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Perennial

Eucomis Bicolor, commonly referred to as Bicoloured Pineapple Lily, is a striking bulbous perennial that brings bold tropical flair to garden beds, borders, and containers. Known for its unusual flower spikes that resemble miniature pineapples, this species produces dense clusters of star‑shaped green flowers edged in purple and crowned with leafy bracts. With lush rosettes of strap‑shaped foliage and a dramatic upright presence, Eucomis Bicolor thrives in full sun to partial shade and well‑drained, fertile soil. Its long‑lasting blooms from late summer into early autumn make it a standout in ornamental landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

sheltered sunny location

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000150599