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Ann B.
07-13-2004, 07:33 PM
I truly look forward to this bulb sprouting. The foliage is pretty, and the bloom is really, really neat.

They say it comes in red and pink, I think. But I don't have any of those.

I have never tried to propagate it. It seems to do quite well multiplying on its own. I have two pots of it, and one day, some will be placed in the ground.

I am a little protective of some of my plants, but I must admit this one is not given any kind of special consideration when it comes to freezing weather. It is hardy to about 10 degrees.
Ann B.
06-22-2008, 04:25 PM
Still around...
abbyjen
06-26-2008, 03:48 AM
As cut flowers you cannot beat these lilies - they last for months in the vase.

:)
Ann B.
06-26-2008, 09:33 AM
Thanks, Abby!

I never even thought about using them for cut flowers!!!!! That is a cool idea!

Flowers are forming now, so hopefully, I will remember to take a picture.

Also, it would help to spell it correctly, so I'll fix that!
abbyjen
06-30-2008, 04:08 AM
Ann

I hope you have not forgotten to take a pix of the one with the pink edge - I am dying to see what colour it is. :)
Ann B.
07-03-2008, 11:37 AM
Abby,

They bloom petals are white. I was hoping that there would be other colors, but the two that are in bloom are white.

I will take a picture when more blooms open.

Right now, I have a few days off, so I am researching upgrading this forum software.

I absolutely MUST get rid of these spammers that keep joining. I have managed to block them from posting, but they still exist.
Ann B.
07-07-2008, 08:24 PM
After I post this, I will move this thread to 'bulbs'....

Here ya go, Abby!
abbyjen
07-07-2008, 08:31 PM
Ann

That is BEAUTIFUL - what a delightful bloom it is

Thanks for sharing that bit of magic :)
Ann B.
03-20-2010, 09:46 AM
My collection was not large, but they were in 3 gallon pots and unfortunately, left outside to see if they would withstand the 17 degree record low. They didn't. They are all gone, but I will try again. They normally survive our winters in pots, so next time, I will simply plant them in the ground and wish for the best. Most of them are easily replaceable, and they are not expensive, so I will try again.
abbyjen
03-23-2010, 04:22 AM
Ann

I believe your first white one is E. Frank Lawley

This is the last of my Eucomis blooms.

It is a maiden bloom from my cross of E. Autumnalis x E. Sparkling Burgandy


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/jetak/10%202010%20%20MARCH/pineapplelily.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/jetak/10%202010%20%20MARCH/pineapplelily1.jpg

Sorry about the horizontal position but unfortunatelly it was blown over by a gale wind overnight, so I will just have to enjoy the bloom indoors.

Hmm! might have to get a rid of a few bugs of it first which I had not noticed till now http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/jetak/XMAS/mean-1.gif