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Eremurus robustus

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Eremurus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Common Names: foxtail lily

About this plant

E.robustus is a large plant with rosettes of blue-green leaves to 1.2m long and 10cm wide. Flower spikes to 3m, individual flowers palest peachy-pink to 4cm across, the petals with brown-marked bases, stamens yellow. Attractive to butterflies

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam in full sun, with shelter from wind. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed by sowing in containers in a cold frame in autumn or at 15°C (59°F) in late winter. Can also be propagated by division after flowering

Pests

Slugs may cause damage

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensRock GardenLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years