Wildflower Nursery

Indigenous Plants for a Sustainable Future

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Grassland Biome Experts
    • Who We Work With
    • Services and Products
    • Project Portfolio
  • Indigenous Library
  • Articles
  • e-Newsletter
  • Contact

Eucomis vandermerweii

by Johan Wentzel

Eucomis vandermerweii
Common Name
Miniature pineapple lily
Plant Type
Bulb
Eucomis vandermerwei is a hardy, deciduous miniature bulb with beautiful leaves that are tinged wine red and have masses of dark spots. Even the flowers are wine-coloured. Grows in full sun or semi-shade.
Plant Description

Eucomis vandermerwei is a hardy, deciduous miniature bulb with beautiful leaves that are tinged wine red and have masses of dark spots. It bears a spike of wine red flowers topped with bracts giving it the look of a pineapple in summer.

Eucomis vandermerwei grows in full sun or semi-shade. Best planted in groups to get the full effect of this wonderful, rare tiny plant. It makes a good pot plant.

Afrikaanse Naam
Miniatuur pynappellelie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Mpumalanga
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Eucomis vandermerweii
  • Eucomis vandermerweii

Contact Us

Johan – 082 801 1741
[email protected]

Annette – 082 908 6591
[email protected]

Subscribe to our Monthly e-Newsletter

* indicates required

Indigenous Plant Palette Selector

Use the Indigenous Plant Palette Selector to create a list of plants for your specific needs.

Search the Plant Database

Copyright © 2025 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · Powered by ITM Web Development · Log in