Variegated Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Eucomis comosa

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ilima Clyde/Fines Creek, NC(Zone 5b) Jul 19, 2007

Variegated Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Eucomis comosa

Pineapple Lily at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 19, 2007

Absolutely stunning!

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ilima Clyde/Fines Creek, NC(Zone 5b) Jul 20, 2007

They sure were. I want some. The PF didn't list them hardy to this zone. I wonder.

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Tropicanna Clemmons, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 20, 2007

Actually, 8a is way off. PDN lists it as hardy to z6b, so you may be able to push it. I just got mine this year and planted it late, no blooms yet, but I like these ;) http://www.plantdelights.com/Catalog/Current/Detail/01796.html

I love the Biltmore Estate gardens, it is really so nice there. I haven't gone this time of year in a long time.

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 20, 2007

Yes I've visited Biltmore many years ago when I was on vacation here while I still lived in England. Very impressive place.

I have to grow Eucomis as pot plants or summer annuals here in Maine. They are so unusual though and always invite comments.

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ilima Clyde/Fines Creek, NC(Zone 5b) Jul 20, 2007

The Walled Garden and the Conservatory were just stunning. The other areas would best be seen in spring, the Azalea Garden, or fall I think. The Glossy Abelia, Abelia x grandiflora, was in full bloom. That was nice.

ilima

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Tropicanna Clemmons, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 20, 2007

The first time I went was in spring, and the azaleas were nice (I normally hate azaleas--not sure if that's legal to say in the south..lol). I think the conservatory is my fave, too.

Nice place, I always enjoy it. If you ever take the time to really look at all the artwork, etc. you can kinda see they had to be eccentric folks.

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