Eucomis comosa 'Tugela Ruby' Oregon Coast Ruffled red edges mark the

Ruffled red edges mark the green leaves of this rosette forming succulent

Cunoniaceae

Best in full sun to part shade always in a soil mix for good drainage

Summer water

Very good container specimen

Eucomis comosa 'Tugela Ruby' Oregon Coast Ruffled red edges mark theUpright, somewhat fleshy leaves to 18 tall, colored a deep, dark purple in this cultivar and, in mid summer, saturated pink, fragrant flowers, darkening over time. The flower stalks, looking indeed a bit like pineapples, make very good cut flowers. Full sun or part shade in hottest climates gives the best foliage color. Requires water in the spring and summer growing season and relief from winter moisture very well drained soil or overhead protection.