Eucomis Maui (‘Gsalkele’) (PBR) (Aloha Lily Series) | 1 Tuber

A summer-bloomer notable for its pale green and white pineapple-like flowers. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil (or loam-based potting compost with sharp sand or grit for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Bulb size: 14+ ‘Maui’ is a bulbous perennial reminiscent of a flowering pineapple with a tuft of leaves above the column of near-white, star-shaped flowers. Flowering in late summer to early autumn, this Eucomis is a short, exotic looking variety, best suited to pots. Garden care: Plant bulbs 12cm deep as soon as possible, allowing 20cm between each. In colder areas, provide some protection until the worst of the frosts have passed. Water freely during the growing season and sparingly during winter. Protect the crown of the plant with a dry winter mulch or overwinter indoors under glass. Top-dress or repot container-grown specimens each spring.