Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii (live bulb)

Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii (live bulb)

Family: Hyacinthaceae

Common names: giant pineapple lily

It is a spectacular form flowering at an incredible 1.5 – 2m high. The many fleshy, green leaves grow to around 1.5m long and are mildly rippled on the edges – there are no prominent markings. The flowers are pale cream with a greenish center and they are held on an extremely sturdy upright stem. The seedpods that follow are a fresh apple-green. This Eucomis is suited to a larger container or a sheltered border , maybe against a sunny wall or hedge.