How to Grow Eucomis Plants in your Garden

Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Pineapple Flower and Pineapple Lily

Eucomis are half hardy bulbs that reach between 60 and 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) in height.

They bear toilet brush shaped heads that carry tiny stellar flowers of green or white.

The foilagge is attractive and sword shaped.

Eucomis by Wallygrom.

The size of the plant makes them ideal for use in borders.

Some of the common names for Eucomis include Pineapple Flower and Pineapple Lily.

How to Grow Pineapple Flower and other Eucomis Plants in the Garden

The bulbs of Eucomis plant species, such as Pineapple Flower, should be sown by planting at a depth of 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) in the spring.

Pineapple Flower likes to grow in a sunny location of the garden. This should have good drainage, but the soil type is not of great importance.

If you prefer to grow Pineapple flowers from seeds, then they should be sown in the spring (just cover them with topsoil). Alternatively the seedlings can be started off inside at the beginning of spring.

Germination of Eucomis takes about three to four weeks at a temperature of 21 to 24 degrees centigrade (70 to 75°F).

It will take about 5 or 6 years before Pineapple flowers that have been grown from seeds will come into bloom.

Caring for Eucomis Plants

Once Pineapple flowers (Eucomis plant) are established, more can be had by dividing them in the spring. Eucomis plants are quite easy to grow. The soil should be kept moist (even in winter apply a light watering), and a light fertiliser should be applied when the plants are growing.

In very cold areas, it may be necessary to bring Eucomis bulbs indoors in the winter. This will help to protect them from harsh weather.

I hope that you found this guide on how to grow Eucomis plants in your garden. You may also enjoy my gardening guides on how to grow Yucca glauca, Yucca plant, and Hyacinthus plants.