Eucomis 'Safari Adventure' PBR
- Bulbous plant
- 50-70 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Compact pineapple flower with unique, bronze-green leaves. The sturdy spikes bear purple-green flowers with a graceful crown. Ideal for a pot or border, in a sunny, warm spot. Attracts bees and remains beautiful well into late summer.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | deep pink, pink, magenta |
| Leaf colour | purplish brown, dark green |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Eucomis 'Safari Adventure' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Eucomis |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Breeder | Walters Gardens, Inc |
| Origin | hybrid |
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