EREMURUS x isabellinus 'Cleopatra'
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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
£13.50 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
E. olgae x E. stenophyllus -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
Orange
2-4cm (¾-1½in) across -
Racemes20-50cm (8-20in) long
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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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.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
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Free draining sandy soilFertile, sandy loam. Mulch in autumn avoiding crown
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Full sun
Shelter from wind -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
90cm (36in)
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