Eucomis vandermerwei

Also Known As

Eucomis 'Van der Merwei'
Dwarf Spotted Pineapple Lily
Van der Merwei Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Eucomis vandermerwei plant details

Eucomis vandermerwei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer burgundy, green, pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis vandermerwei

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, green, pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, endangered, flower spikes, rare, rock garden, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis vandermerwei

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep maroon-freckled strappy foliage with wavy edges surrounds a dark pink-maroon exotic flower spike with a pineapple top-knot. With a name that means "beautifully-headed," this rare and choice plant is a centerpiece for certain! A threatened South African native alpine bulb, 1' & W. Ships when dormant. Minimum temperature: 5 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A rare pineapple lily and one of the most graceful, this form has prolific rosettes, to 6" tall in clumps to 15" wide, of ruffled leaves tinted purple with darker polka dots and a pinkish flower spike of only 6-8" in height. Native to the Drakensberg Mtns in rocky crevices, they need very good drainage for winter survival. A lovely perennial bulb and easy with summer water anywhere the ground does not freeze deeply, e.g., mid to upper USDA zone 7. Otherwise a very nice container specimen.