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Q: I wonder if you or your team might be able to help me. I was given a small half barrel, which was planted with 2 bulbs. I was told that the bulbs were not identified and they have now started growing quite rapidly. Neither me, the wife, or Dad, can find out what they are! The head of the plant has now got what seems to be a whole bunch of buds underneath [July]. Would you have a look at the photo please Ken, and give your opinion. Love the show by the way Ken, brilliant. Regards, Barry Barnes.
A: Eucomis Bicolor known as ‘Pineapple lily’. They’re sold in garden centres and in fact I used to sell them as dry bulbs when I had a nursery.
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