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Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro'

Also Known As

  • Kilimanjaro Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 20"-36"
  • W: 20"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro' plant details

Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture 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 'Kilimanjaro'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN - 36 IN - wide, 20 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: flower spikes

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro'

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

Gardening facts about Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro' plant

How to Grow Eucomis 'Kilimanjaro'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Victoria Pineapple Lily

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 20"

  • sun
  • even moisture
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Eucomis 'Victoria' flower by Rare Plant Research
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aka Eucomis bicolor [Purple], Eucomis reichenbachii, Pineapple Lily

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Eucomis bicolor flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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aka Eucomis pole evansii, Eucomis pole-evansii, Giant Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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aka Eucomis 'Van der Merwei', Dwarf Spotted Pineapple Lily, Van der Merwei Pineapple Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Eucomis vandermerwei foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Can Can Pineapple Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 24"-28"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Eucomis 'Can Can' flower, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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