Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' 25/6 Restock who knew the genus as

who knew the genus as well as anyone

ideally on the neutral-to-alkaline soils this vine favors

and asks for none of the credit

The plant favors full sun and moist

a provenance that shows in the surprising cold tolerance

Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' 25/6 Restock who knew the genus asEucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' is the pineapple lily dressed for drama, a selection grown as much for the foliage as for the flowers. In spring the broad, strap shaped leaves emerge a deep, glossy burgundy red, the richest color of the season, then soften toward bronzed green as summer heat builds, holding a smoky, wine stained cast that sets the plant apart from any ordinary green pineapple lily. By midsummer a stout, maroon flushed stem rises