Overview
Eucomis is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Eucomis, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Eucomis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Eucomis, commonly known as pineapple lily, is a bulb-forming perennial in the Asparagaceae family. It features a clump-forming habit with a broad rosette of strap-like, deciduous foliage. From late summer into early autumn, it produces an upright stem bearing a compact raceme of star-shaped flowers topped with a cluster of leafy bracts. This plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. Eucomis is suited to sheltered positions and is ideal for patio containers or flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eucomis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Eucomis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eucomis
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets, leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eucomis?
Eucomis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eucomis need?
Eucomis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Eucomis hardy in the UK?
Eucomis has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Eucomis?
Seed, offsets, leaf cuttings.