Common Name | TERRA NOVA® Pineapple lily |
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Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Eucomis |
species | -- |
Plant Series | Eucomis TERRA NOVA® Series |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | August, September |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | Compared to 'Oakhurst' or 'Sparkling Burgundy' it has shorter, wider leaves and does not flop over later in the season. (Much shorter flower stalks as well.) The foliage color holds better in the heat. |
Landscape Value | Container, border, mixed beds, rock gardens. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 24" / 30" |
Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
Soil (Garden) | Coarse and slightly organic. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Low Water Usage |
Comments | -- |
Eucomis TERRA NOVA® ‘Zulu Flame’
TERRA NOVA® 'Zulu Flame' has darker purple leaves than Eucomis 'Oakhurst' with a much improved habit. The broader, thicker foliage never flops and the flowers are darker on shorter stalks. TERRA NOVA® 'Zulu Flame' will add a tropical touch without any fuss. Hardy to at least zone 6, this vigorous, cold tolerant gem should find its way into a featured garden spot or a special pot from coast to coast.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 24″ / 30″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
EC | 1.5 – 2.5 |
pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | Per literature “For plants grown under cover, greater uniformity can be achieved by starting forcing at 68°F-78°F until stem emergence. Following emergence, production temperatures of 60°F-85°F days and 50°-65°F nights are best.” |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 12 – 14 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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