pineapple lily 'Can Can'
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A bulbous perennial to 70cm, producing a rosette of strap-shaped, wavy-edged, mid-green leaves lightly flushed with purple. In summer, dark red, upright stems carry dense spikes of greenish-white, star-shaped flowers, opening from pink buds, topped with a cluster of green, leaf-like bracts edged in purple. Purple seed pods follow
Scientific classification
- Species
- pineapple lily 'Can Can' (Eucomis comosa 'Can Can')
- Genus
- Eucomis
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pineapple lily 'Can Can'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pineapple lily 'Can Can'
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pineapple lily 'Can Can' 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
PruningRemove flower spikes once the display is over and allow foliage to die down naturally
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing offsetts 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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