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  • EREMURUS bungei
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    EREMURUS bungei

    Commonly known as Desert candle, Foxtail lily

    (stenophyllus) - yellow Foxtail Lily
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Winter cold induces flowering
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs
    • Place of origin
      Central Asia, Iran, western Pakistan.
    • Yellow
    • Racemes
      15-30cm (6-12in) long
    • Spikes
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennial. Narrowly linear, rough-margined greyish-green leaves to 24cm (10in) long. Flower spikes usually one per crown
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Free draining sandy soil
      Fertile sandy loam, well drained. Mulch in autumn avoiding conical crown
    • Full sun
      Shelter from winds.
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
       
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    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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