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Digging Dog Nursery
a mail order plant nursery
on the Mendocino Coast of California
p.o. box 471
Albion, CA 95410
phone:
(707) 937-1130
fax:
(707) 937-2480
web site by
Garth Hagerman
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Eucomis (Pineapple Lily)
at Digging Dog
Including Eucomis comosa, Eucomis bicolor & Eucomis pole-evansii
Eucomis
Pineapple Lily
A phenomenal display from a wondrous bulb, Eucomis belongs to the Lily family and calls
tropical southern Africa its home. While its bold architectural lines beg a prominent spot in the ground or in a container, Pineapple Lily prefers warm, sunny nooks with mulched, well drained soil, and protection from excessive winter cold and moisture. Eucomis ‘Toffee’ 
With bronzy merlot-colored undulating margins, the olive-green swordlike foliage shows off reddish toffee-shaded linear streaks on top, while curious burgundy stipples and striations mark the undersides. The warm-looking, somewhat erect rosette gets a cheerful lift when staunch flower stalks transform into pastel columns of star-shaped rosy pink flowers topped by leafy forelocks. Zone 7/8.
Blooms late July to early October. Size: 2'–2-1/2' high x 2-1/2'–3' wide; hardy to zone 8. Eucomis Toffee (p-1450)
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Eucomis bicolor
Anchored by lustrous, undulating light green leaves, maroon-flecked green stems elevate the intriguing purple-edged, pale green blooms. A tuft of verdant leaves crests each flowering raceme. Its smaller profile and out-of-the-ordinary coloration makes it an exemplary choice for a blue glazed vessel in a well traveled spot.
Blooms July–September. Size: 18"–2' high x 2'–2-1/2' wide; hardy to zone 7. Eucomis bicolor (p-1262)
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Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’
The sumptuous burgundy-red, semierect rosette of strapping, waxy leaves appears more green as
the weather warms. Crowned by a pineapple-like cluster of leaves, densely set starry flowers envelope thick, cylindrical maroon spikes. The purple blossoms display unique greenish tones, and add dramatic, long lasting highlights to arrangements. Showy persistent seed capsules follow.
Blooms late July–September. Size: 2'–2-1/2' high x 2-1/2'–3' wide; hardy to zone 8. Eucomis comosa Sparkling Burgundy (P-1263)
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Eucomis pole-evansii
Welcome the Queen of Green! Succulent, waxed and wave-edged green leaves, sturdy green stalks, and a magnificent cluster of wide-open, bright green blooms blushed slightly with pink, are followed by a display of greenish fruits. Her genus name means “beautifully headed” and it describes the unusual leaf tuft that surmounts the cylindrical flower spike. Perhaps the tallest in her lineage, we suggest grouping several Eucomis together where people will linger so the distinctive flowers can be readily enjoyed.
Blooms July–October. Size: 4'–5' high x 3' wide; hardy to zone 8. Eucomis pole-evansii (p-1178)
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Customer Comment:
“Thank you for your continued great service and excellent plants.... all the plants arrived in perfect condition. Healthy, and ready to bloom...the primrose produced a beautiful flower, just two weeks after arrival! We have always been impressed with the careful packaging, size and hardiness of your plant stock. We ordered Alstroemeria many years ago that have flowered every year, and are more beautiful with time. Thanks again!”
~Michele in Maryland
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