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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy'

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A bulbous perennial to 60cm, producing a rosette of strap-shaped, dark green leaves flushed with purple. In late summer and autumn, dark red, upright stems carry dense spikes of scented, rose-pink, star-shaped flowers, opening from dark red buds, topped with a cluster of purple-flushed, dark green, leaf-like bracts. Purple seed pods follow

Scientific classification

Species: Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy' (Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy')
Genus: Eucomis
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
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
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Distribution of Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy'

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Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Rosy' care guide

Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback

Fertilizing

Weak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase

Pruning

Remove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets in spring

Growing

Plant 15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Mulch well to retain soil moisture and protect from winter cold. Alternatively, grow in free-draining compost, well-watered, and take under cover for winter. See Eucomis cultivation

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