Eremurus
The aristocrats of garden plants, they sometimes need one or two seasons to settle down before flowering. They prefer light soil and sunshine. Feed well.
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Cleopatra
M5311
Majestic, statuesque spires of apricot stand well over 1m tall on Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ in June and July.
Known as the Fox Tail Lily or Desert Candle, these regal stems make a bold statement in the garden - best placed at the back or centre of a large border where the handsome, glowing spikes add architecture, shape and colour.
Hundreds of tiny, star-shaped flowers open from the base of stems upwards, adored by bees and summer pollinators and lasting for many weeks.
Eremurus make fabulous cut flowers, excellent for dramatic, large-scale floral displays.
Full sun and well-drained soil are essential for Fox Tail Lilies, which will multiply once settled and last for many years in the garden.
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Ruiter Mix
M5324
A magnificent mixture of orange, yellow, pink, and white, our Eremurus ‘Ruiter Mix’ is an exuberant, vibrant assortment. This collection brings a carnival of colour to your garden in high summer. Rocketing upwards, the vertical stems offer structural splendour amongst sunny borders. Each spire boasts a long flowering window, as the buds open gradually from the base. As the plump buds unfurl, they reveal densely packed, fine stamens, giving a fluffy appearance like a fox’s tail – hence the common name, ‘Foxtail Lily’. Bearing a bountiful supply of nectar, Eremurus are irresistible to bees and butterflies. This kaleidoscopic collection provides a ready-made bouquet for head-turning floral arrangements.
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Stenophyllus
M5317
Eremurus Stenophyllus.
(Bungei). Superb garden plant, not as tall as other varieties. Elegant spikes of bright yellow flowers, turning orange then brownish with age.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Tap Dance
M5323
With lofty, slender spikes of sunshine yellow, Eremurus ‘Tap Dance’ adds a joyous, zingy, tropical note to your beds and borders. Also called ‘desert candle’, the luminous flowers of this variety will illuminate your garden and provide a definite talking point. Stretching towards the skies, the distinctive, bottle-brush blooms offer plentiful nectar, attracting pollinators from far and wide. Flourishing in the arid climates of Afghanistan and Turkey, Eremurus thrive on free-draining, sandy soil in a sunny position, returning triumphantly every year. ‘Tap Dance’ is a fantastic, long-lasting cut flower: even just a few stems placed in a tall vase makes an astonishing arrangement.