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EREMURUS robustus
Commonly known as Desert candle, Foxtail lily
Tall pale pink flower spikes with brown marked bases and yellow stamens fading to white
Further Reading....
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennial. Strap-shaped, rough-margined, bluish-green leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun - shelter from winds -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - attractive to bees. Winter cold induces flowering -
Pests & Diseases - slugs -
Place of origin - central Asia (Tien Shan and Pamir Mountains) -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - 75-120cm (30-48in) long
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Spikes
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Star-shaped - to 4cm (1½in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - fertile sandy loam, well drained. Mulch in autumn avoiding crown.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Eremurus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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.
Only £10.20
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