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Eucrosia bicolor

Eucrosia bicolor

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As the other person first orders an Eucomis, I had one too. Second attempt, another Eucomis, very disappointed I didn't complain but for me to remove from the catalog if there is still confusion to avoid disappointment...

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An exotic bulbous plant that should be grown in a pot or in the garden during summer. The foliage emerges from the ground in mid-spring, almost at the same time as the flowering stem, which carries several blooms in a beautiful orange colour with long pale-yellow stamens. The flowers are similar to amaryllis. The foliage dries up after flowering. Keep the pot almost dry in a dark room at a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Eucrosia bicolor is a tropical South American bulbous plant related to amaryllis. It is not hardy, but is relatively easy to grow in a pot if its natural rhythm is respected. It needs winter dormancy in fairly dry soil, and water during the growth and flowering period. Its foliage emerges from the ground in the middle of spring, at the same time as the floral stem rises. At its tip, it bears several unique and graceful flowers in a beautiful orange colour with long yellow stamens. The vegetation dries up after flowering. This species multiplies rapidly, forming beautiful clumps of leaves.

 

Eucrosia bicolor belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. Its natural habitat consists of slopes that dry out seasonally. The plant has a bulb that can reach a diameter of 4.5cm (2in). The abundant and decorative foliage is composed of ovate leaves measuring 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) long and wide, with a glaucous green colour. Flowering occurs in late spring and summer. It takes the form of a fairly thin, vertical floral stem measuring about 50cm (20in) in height, bearing an umbel of 4 to 6 flowers. Each flower, 5cm (2in) long, is composed of 5 pale orange-red petals, from which emerge long, pendulous stamens that are pale-yellow in colour, sometimes tinged with red.

 

Eucrosia bicolor is a beautiful exotic plant that will mostly need to be grown in pots, as it is sensitive to cold. This bulbous plant is ideal for collectors and patient gardeners!

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time January
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Eucrosia

Species

bicolor

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Origin

South America

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Planting and care

Plant your Eucrosia bicolor bulb in a pot with a minimum diameter of 16 or 18cm (6 or 7in), perforated at the bottom. Cover the bulb with 7cm (3in) of soil (a mix of 1/2 soil, 1/2 quality compost is suitable). Water regularly throughout the growth and flowering period. You can apply a bulb fertiliser during the growth and flowering period. Let the plant take its time. The vegetation will emerge from the ground in spring. When the time comes, your bulb will bloom if it likes its environment. There is no rule regarding flowering: the plant will flower when it wants to! It will go dormant after flowering. It requires dry soil during its winter dormancy. This will help it flower and survive.  

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 7 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Rich, light, well-drained.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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