Eucomis autumnalis - C3.5

Description
The Autumn pineapple lily (Eucomis autumnalis) produces attractive, green-white, slightly fragrant flowers from July to September. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Eucomis undulata.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
Dug up tubers and bulbs of non-hardy perennials can be overwintered in a dry, dark and above all frost-free place.

Flower
The green-white flowers appear from July to September. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tub, rock garden, cottage garden