Details
- Bulb Size
- 18/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 60-75 cm
- Flowering Time
- August
- September
- Colour
- Pink & Pastels
- Purple & Mauves
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy
M6215
Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is a true showstopper, prized for its striking deep reddish-purple foliage that intensifies as the summer progresses.
Soft pink, starry blooms, offset beautifully against the dark leaves. Topped with the classic tufted crown, Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ has a presence that few summer bulbs can match.
A proud holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is celebrated for its reliable performance in borders and containers.
Care Guide
For best results, grow Eucomis in a bright room such as a conservatory, or in a greenhouse. In mild regions, the Pineapple Flower can also be grown outdoors in the garden in full sun. A shady position will result in reduced flowering. Pots can be taken outdoors for the summer months and brought indoors before temperatures drop in autumn.
Plant the bulbs 10 cm deep and 20-30 cm apart into a container filled with a mix of coarse, well-drained soil. Provide consistent watering, 2-3 times per week during spring and summer, ensuring the soil remains moderately moist. Do not allow the bulbs to sit in wet soil over the winter.
Mulch the soil surrounding your Eucomis bulbs or top dress pots in late autumn.
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Gardnerianum
M6321
With the dramatic, architectural leaves and vibrant, floriferous spires of Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’, your garden will be transformed into a lush jungle. A member of the ginger family, this spectacular plant boasts a mass of tropical, verdant foliage.
Soaring above the leathery leaves, sturdy stems are packed with scented, lemon-yellow blooms, followed by vivid red seedpods. This variety is one of the hardiest Hedychiums for growing in the UK and Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’ has been bestowed with an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance.
Given protection from frost, ‘Gardnerianum’ will prove to be a vigorous perennial for your summer display.
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Saundersiae
M5779
With stately, elongated stems culminating in a burst of spangled blooms, Ornithogalum ‘Saundersiae’ is also known as ‘Giant Chincherinchee’ for its impressive stature. Taller and more floriferous than its cousins, this variety makes a fine specimen amongst rockeries, borders, and container displays.
Held in dense clusters, each starry, white flower is accented by a jet-black bead at the centre. Ornithogalum are included in the ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme by the RHS, providing a plentiful source of nectar to bees and butterflies.
Ornithogalum ‘Saundersiae’ is one of the ultimate cut flowers, with elegant, towering stems and an astonishing vase life of several weeks
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Regale Album Extra Large
L3297
These 'extra large' bulbs give a more dramatic display sooner, usually the first choice for a serious lily grower. Bulbs measure 22-24 cm (circumference) .
Fresh white flowers are the epitome of elegance, on Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘Regale Album’. This classic lily is one of the very best for cutting – display the stems alone in a simple tall vase for a timeless arrangement, or add to mixed arrangements as the starring bloom.
Soft, yellow-green buds open during late summer to reveal the huge downward-facing white trumpets with a buttery-yellow glow in the throat. A glorious fragrance exudes from the flowers once open, particularly on warmer days, so be sure to grow Trumpet-Shaped Lilium ‘Regale Album’ where they will be enjoyed best.
