About
A bulbous perennial reaching a height of up to 50cm. These open from the bottom of the stems upwards from mid to late summer, and flowers last for several weeks. It has green, strap-like leaves and erect stems with dense clusters of flowers which open from green buds into pure white flowers. Excellent as a cut flower and in containers and a rich source of nectar.
About the genus
Eucomis are bulbous perennials forming a large basal rosette of strap-shaped leaves, with an erect stem bearing a dense raceme of star-shaped flowers, topped by a crown of leafy bracts, opening in late summer and early autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bulbs
HabitClump forming, Tufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationPlant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See Eucomis cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of clumps in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest resistant
Disease resistanceGenerally disease resistant