Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant'

Also Known As

Wahroaneta Giant White Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant' plant details

Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: flower spikes, long-blooming, rosette-forming, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gargantuan version of the South African pineapple lily, selected from our own collection here at Cistus. These stood out in our shady greenhouse with flower stems fully 6 ft tall and foliage in broad rosettes to over 4 ft tall. As with the species, the leaves are broad and soft with wavy edges; the long-lasting flowers are pale, greenish yellow with tuft-like bracts at the top, the pineapple look. These winter dormant bulbs are best in fertile soil that drains well with generous water during the growth period. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, lower with mulch.