Plant from mid to late autumn. Unpack carefully, as the fleshy roots are brittle, then soak them in water for two to three hours before planting.
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Eremurus himalaicus
foxtail lily
Use this towering masterpiece Eremurus himalaicus to bring height and structure to the garden during summer - there’s no doubt you’ll be truly wowed by its absolutely impressive and monumental appearance! Originating from the sandy scrub areas of Asia, Eremurus himalaicus is a real toughy of a plant, tolerating sun-parched exposed sites, poor soil and dry, arid conditions - perfect if you have a hot, sunny spot in your garden, free-draining soil and don’t want to spend a lot of time watering. Growing to a stately height of up to 2.5m, when it comes to flowering you’ll be totally absorbed by this intense white variety.
Also known as the white 'Foxtail Lily', from June to July, huge flower spikes build themselves from the bottom upwards into a long, conical and remarkably upright spur. Each white bloom bears long orange anthers which not only provide a lovely little extra detail, but adds to the bushy, almost fluffy, fox’s tail effect.
And don’t be put off by Eremurus’s exotic origins – if you live in a milder part of the UK, this strong-spirited superhero will thrive just as well as on a Himalayan hillside, given the warmest, sunniest spot in the garden such as in front of a south-facing wall. Another great benefit; if you’re looking for a powerful plant to display as a cut flower in your home, a few stems of this big, bold variety should most definitely do the trick!
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Choose a sunny, sheltered position with very free-draining soil. Improve heavy ground thoroughly with grit and organic matter, or plant in a raised bed.
Dig a wide hole around 15–20cm deep. Create a central mound of gritty soil, then carefully spread the roots out and angle them downwards.
Position the crown just below the soil surface, with any shoots facing upwards. Cover gently and space plants 30–60cm apart, depending on their eventual size.
Water once to settle the soil, then avoid unnecessary winter watering. Protect early shoots from hard frost with horticultural fleece, removing it when conditions improve.
- Botanical name
- Eremurus himalaicus
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 1
- Established height
- 1.5-2m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Requires specific conditions
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 9 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Drought tolerant
Attracts wildlife
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