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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

Small groups

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, Wine red
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