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Coco Pineapple Lily

Eucomis comosa 'Coco'

Nature Hills Nursery
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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: For the best tropical look and deep purple foliage, give your Coco Pineapple Lily at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun. While it can handle partial shade, the unique dark leaf color will fade to a duller green and you will see fewer of those iconic "pineapple" flower spikes.
  • Soil: These lilies crave rich, well draining soil that acts like a wrung-out sponge. If you have heavy clay, plant them in a raised bed or incorporate organic compost to prevent the bulbs from sitting in stagnant water and rotting.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply twice a week to help the root system anchor itself. Once established, this plant is remarkably water-wise, but providing consistent moisture during the peak of summer ensures the blooms stay turgid and vibrant. If the soil stays bone-dry for too long, the plant may enter an early dormancy, causing the foliage to collapse prematurely.

Pruning Tips

Since this perennial blooms on new growth produced each spring, there is no need for complex pruning during the season. Simply snip off the flower stalks at the base once the blooms fade to redirect energy back into the bulb for next year. Think of it like a battery recharge; leaving the green leaves intact until they turn yellow in the fall allows the plant to store the fuel it needs for a bigger show next summer.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer early in the spring just as the first burgundy sprouts emerge from the soil. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages soft, tender growth that cannot harden off properly before the plant goes dormant. This late season "growth spurt" makes the bulb more vulnerable to damage during the winter months.

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Amazing Accent Coco Pineapple Lily

  • Petite and Compact
  • Long, Showy Flower Stalk is a Deep Burgundy
  • Bedecked with Pink Star-Shaped Blooms
  • Fragrant Flowers Have Deep Pink Centers
  • Top Knot of Tiny Leaves Finish the "Pineapple" Illusion
  • Great Nectar Resource for Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
  • Excellent Cut Flower Lasts a Long Time in the Vase
  • Wavy-Edged, Strappy Leaves are Tinged With Burgundy
  • Foliage Grows Outward from Rosette Clump
  • Grow in the Ground or in Containers
  • Rarely Damaged by Deer

Spice up your landscape with the towering blooms of Coco Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa 'Coco'). In summer, a long purple-red inflorescence grows from the center of the clump...and is blanketed in gorgeous pink flowers!

This South African native adds an exotic charm to the border. The wand-shaped blooms capture the imagination with their incredible form and color.

Coco warms things up with a pink tint! Everything from the leaves to the flowers that spiral up the stalk is blushing.

Study the flowers to see the dark pink centers...and how that cute top knot of tiny leaves looks just like a pineapple. Snip off the stalk to enjoy it as an outstanding cut flower indoors!

Even out of bloom, the wavy-edged burgundy-tinted green leaves bring a dynamic appeal to borders. Keep them in wide, shallow containers for a fantastic specimen on your patio.

You'll find plenty of places to tuck a Coco Pineapple Lily in your garden. They really do catch the eye, so use this darling cultivar in a high-profile place.

Why not create a special destination spot to reward your guests on a garden tour? A mass planting of Coco Pineapple Lily would be the perfect way to decorate an unexpected Secret Garden seating area.

Local butterflies will appreciate your choice, too! Long-lasting Eucomis blooms produce a lot of nectar to support beneficial pollinators in your neighborhood.

Coco Pineapple Lily is a bulb that will be a perennial in Zones 6 - 8. Plant it in spring after the danger of frost is past for a glorious summer show.

If you are outside the hardiness Zones, use it as an annual. Or, dig and lift it in fall to store overwinter in a cool, dry place like you would with Canna or Gladiolus.

Pineapple Lily requires full sun and well-drained soils. Supply a consistent schedule of moisture so it produces the best blooms.

Order Coco Pineapple Lily today for color and architectural style. Both elegant and whimsical, you won't want to miss out on our limited inventory!

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