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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'

  • Bulbous plant
  • 30-50 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Red to purple foliage
  • Unusual flowers
Particularly beautiful species with dark red leaves and dark purple-red flowers. Striking in garden and pot.

Garden use

Use

Along path Border Slope Small garden Pot Prairie Planters Small groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Rockgarden Alpine house Dry bed

Garden style

Jungle garden

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower Foliage plant Unusual flowers

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 30 - 50 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour deep pink
Leaf colour brown-red
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Moisture winter dry
Soil light

Botanical information

Botanical name Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Genus Eucomis
Family Liliaceae
Breeder Tony Avent (1983)
Origin Africa, South