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pineapple lily 'Playa Blanca'

Eucomis 'Playa Blanca'

Genus: Eucomis
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Playa Blanca' is a bulbous perennial to around 60cm tall with strap-shaped, wavy-edged, dark greenleaves. Sturdy stems bear spikes of white, star-shaped flowers in summer and are topped by a cluster of leaf-like bracts

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 DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See Eucomis cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of clumps in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryWall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years