A diminutive form, the wavy-edged leaves, spotted with purple. In summer upright spikes of starry, deep red-purple flowers, topped with a flourish leafy bracts reminiscent of pineapple leaves. This form is very suitable to be grown in pots, (especially in colder gardens), or amongst alpine plants.
Eucomis vandermerwei 'Octopus'
Pineapple lily
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | Red | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Goes Well With | Thymus, Dianthus, Stachys |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Hardy in a sheltered position |
| Height | 20cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 20cm |
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