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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy'

Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy'

Fragrant

Genus: Eucomis
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Sparkling Rosy' is a bulbous perennial to 60cm, producing a rosette of strap-shaped, dark green leaves flushed with purple. In late summer and autumn, dark red, upright stems carry dense spikes of scented, rose-pink, star-shaped flowers, opening from dark red buds, topped with a cluster of purple-flushed, dark green, leaf-like bracts. Purple seed pods follow

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well to retain soil moisture and protect from winter cold. Alternatively, grow in free-draining compost, well-watered, and take under cover for winter. See Eucomis cultivation

Pruning

Remove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years