Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’

I'll be completely honest here... I've never heard of this plant before (you can't know everything right?). But it looks like something I want to play around with myself.

I reckon it'll work well with those gardens where Melbournians want to recreate a sub-tropical look, yet tolerate Melbourne's searing Summers.

Or, just a tough, intriguing plant for a pot on the balcony..

Common Name:
Pineapple Lily ‘Sparkling Burgundy’

Description:
Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is a striking perennial prized for its dramatic, burgundy-toned foliage and unique pineapple-like flower spikes. Emerging in late spring, the deep maroon leaves make a bold statement in the garden, intensifying in colour as the weather warms. By midsummer, it produces upright flower stalks topped with dense clusters of star-shaped flowers, ranging from creamy white to pinkish hues, capped with a leafy tuft reminiscent of a pineapple crown. Native to South Africa and well-suited to Melbourne gardens, this cultivar thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It tolerates short dry spells once established but benefits from consistent moisture during its growing period. The plant dies back in winter, returning reliably each spring. It’s a standout in mixed borders, pots, or as a striking seasonal accent in contemporary landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 50–60 cm
Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Creamy white
Pink
Purplish tinge

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Herbaceous
Suitable for seasonal impact planting
Cold hardy in Melbourne gardens

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (dogs and cats) if ingested. May cause gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:
Heuchera varieties
Salvia nemorosa
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
Agapanthus
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.