EREMURUS x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'

Commonly known as Desert candle, Foxtail lily

Tall spires with masses of small orange flowers. Best in well drained soil in a sheltered sunny spot
Further Reading....
  • Orange
    2-4cm (¾-1½in) across
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Robust, tufted perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves 15-30cm (6-12in) long. Rosettes of basal leaves die back to the conical crown after flowering
  • Full sun
    Shelter from wind

EREMURUS x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
£12.50 each 
Delivery Information Available from January 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    E. olgae x E. stenophyllus
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    20-50cm (8-20in) long
    Star-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions
    Free draining sandy soil
    Fertile, sandy loam. Mulch in autumn avoiding crown
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Eremurus - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
  

Useful extras...

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 £10.00

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)
3 options from £3.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00

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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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