Pineapple Lily Care Must-Knows
Pineapple lily grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Good drainage is important because the roots will rot in wet or boggy soil. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and about 6 inches apart. For container gardens, plant one bulb in a 5- to 6-inch pot or three to five bulbs in a 12-inch pot. Situate the bulbs in the container so they are just below the soil surface.
Winter Details
Pineapple lily is hardy in Zone 7 and above, though it may also overwinter in Zone 6 when its root zone is covered with a thick blanket of mulch. In colder zones, dig up in-ground or containerized bulbs in fall before your area’s first frost. Allow them to dry in a warm place for a couple of weeks, then remove old foliage. Store the bulbs in a cool, dry place that will remain above freezing until it’s time to plant them again in spring after the danger of frost has passed.
More Varieties of Pineapple Lily
‘Leia’ Pineapple Lily
‘Leia’ has striking dark flowers. Its burgundy-maroon buds open to raspberry-pink flowers. Zones 7-10
‘Sparkling Burgundy’ Pineapple Lily
Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ bears purple foliage and pink-blushed flowers in summer. It grows 2 feet tall. Zones 6-9.
