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Eremurus 'White Sensation' (Foxtail lily 'White Sensation')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eremurus 'White Sensation'
Other names
Foxtail lily 'White Sensation'
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Variety or Cultivar
'White Sensation' _ 'White Sensation' is a clump-forming, tufted perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, tapering racemes of tiny, white flowers in early to midsummer.
Eremurus 'White Sensation' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Lift and divided congested clumps every 3-5 years. Replant the strongest crown and apply a dry mulch in cold areas.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Eremurus 'White Sensation' (Foxtail lily 'White Sensation') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, sandy, fertile loam in a sunny, sheltered position. Plant the crown just below soil level. May need support in exposed sites. Mulch in autumn, avoiding the crown. Protect new growth with a dry mulch.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eremurus 'White Sensation'
Other names
Foxtail lily 'White Sensation'
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Variety or Cultivar
'White Sensation' _ 'White Sensation' is a clump-forming, tufted perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, tapering racemes of tiny, white flowers in early to midsummer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Lift and divided congested clumps every 3-5 years. Replant the strongest crown and apply a dry mulch in cold areas.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Eremurus 'White Sensation' (Foxtail lily 'White Sensation') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, sandy, fertile loam in a sunny, sheltered position. Plant the crown just below soil level. May need support in exposed sites. Mulch in autumn, avoiding the crown. Protect new growth with a dry mulch.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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