EREMURUS robustus
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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
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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) -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Racemes75-120cm (30-48in) long
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Spikes
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Star-shapedTo 4cm (1½in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Tufted 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soilFertile sandy loam, well drained. Mulch in autumn avoiding crown.
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Full sun
Shelter from winds -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
1.2m (4ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Eremurus - Growing Guide
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