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    EREMURUS
    EREMURUS
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    EREMURUS

    Commonly known as Desert candle, Foxtail lily

    Spikes of lightly scented flowers adored by bees.

    Genus of about 40-50 species of clump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennials found in dry grassland and semi-desert in western and central Asia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Attractive to bees. Winter cold induces flowering
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs
    • Place of origin
      Central Asia (Tien Shan and Pamir Mountains)
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Racemes
      75-120cm (30-48in) long
    • Spikes
    • Star-shaped
      To 4cm (1½in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Tufted perennial. Strap-shaped, rough-margined, bluish-green leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Free draining sandy soil
      Fertile sandy loam, well drained. Mulch in autumn avoiding crown.
    • Full sun
      Shelter from winds
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    EREMURUS x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
    Tall spires with masses of small orange flowers. Best in well drained soil in a sheltered sunny spot
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
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    EREMURUS Ruiter Hybrids
    Shades of apricot and pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £12.50
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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