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TERRA NOVA® ZULU FLAME PINEAPPLE LILY
Eucomis 'Zulu Flame'
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 7-10 · Mature Height: 20-30 Inches · Mature Spread: 20-24 Inches
If you've been craving something bold, exotic, and impossibly striking, meet Terra Nova® Zulu Flame Pineapple Lily — the Eucomis that brings serious flair to summer borders and containers. Its broad, glossy leaves emerge in deep burgundy, thick and architectural, forming sturdy rosettes that never flop. In late summer, stout, wine-colored stalks rise above the foliage, crowned with dense clusters of dark pinkish-purple flowers that look uncannily like miniature pineapples. It's part tropical spectacle, part botanical curiosity, and entirely irresistible.
Developed by Terra Nova Nursery as a darker, more refined descendant of 'Oakhurst,' Terra Nova® Zulu Flame Pineapple Lily stands out with its intense leaf color and superior structure. The foliage holds its rich tone all season, even through heat and humidity, and the flowers are a deeper, more saturated plum hue than its predecessors. It's equally happy in garden beds, rock gardens, or decorative pots — anywhere it can show off its dramatic contrast and glossy texture.
Despite its exotic looks, this beauty is refreshingly easy to grow. Rated cold hardiness zones 7–10, Terra Nova® Zulu Flame Pineapple Lily thrives in full to mostly sun, gritty, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. It's heat and humidity-tolerant, resistant to verticillium wilt, and adored by bees.
Family: Asparagaceae · Common Name: Pineapple Lily
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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TERRA NOVA® ZULU FLAME PINEAPPLE LILY Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Terra Nova |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Fall Flowering |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
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TERRA NOVA® ZULU FLAME PINEAPPLE LILY Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Average to gritty, sharply drained soil is best.
- Avoid soggy conditions to prevent bulb rot.
- Planting in a slightly raised bed improves drainage.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun for richest leaf color.
- Tolerates light afternoon shade in hot southern climates.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Keep relatively dry during winter dormancy.
- Reduce watering in fall as foliage dies back.
- Moderate water; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Mix slow-release bulb fertilizer into the soil at planting.
- Top-dress with compost in spring for steady nutrition.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen, which softens growth and dulls leaf color.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Remove spent flower spikes after bloom to tidy appearance.
- Allow foliage to yellow and wither naturally before cutting back.
- In colder zones, lift bulbs in fall or mulch deeply to overwinter in place.
Interesting Notes About TERRA NOVA® ZULU FLAME PINEAPPLE LILY
- The Pineapple That Isn't: Despite the tropical look, Eucomis belongs to the Asparagaceae family — closer to asparagus than pineapples!
- From Africa, With Love: Native to South Africa, Eucomis thrives in warm, sunny climates and dry, rocky soils — perfect for drought-conscious gardeners.
- A Darker Legacy: 'Zulu Flame' was bred from the variety 'Oakhurst' to produce deeper color and sturdier leaves that don't flop, even after summer storms.
- Bee's Paradise: The dense flower clusters hum with pollinators — especially bees — adding life and movement to your garden.
- Tropical Illusion: With its glossy burgundy leaves and pineapple-shaped blooms, 'Zulu Flame' delivers an exotic look without the tropical maintenance.
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