pineapple lily 'Joy's Purple'
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Joy's Purple' is a bulbous perennial forming a rosette of strap-shaped leaves, green at first then developing bronze and purple tints. The dark bronze flower stem, to about 60cm, supports a spire of star-shaped blooms opening deep pink from purple buds in late summer, with a small tuft of leaves on top
Scientific classification
- Species
- pineapple lily 'Joy's Purple' (Eucomis 'Joy's Purple')
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pineapple lily 'Joy's Purple'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pineapple lily 'Joy's Purple'
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pineapple lily 'Joy's Purple' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well in colder areas. See eucomis cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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