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Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids (Foxtail lily Shelford hybrids)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids
Other names
Foxtail lily Shelford hybrids, Desert candle Shelford hybrids
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Variety or Cultivar
Shelford hybrids _ Shelford hybrids are robust, clump-forming, tufted perennials with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, erect racemes of yellow, orange or pink flowers.
Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Yellow, Orange, Pink in Spring; Orange, Pink, Yellow 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 methods
Division
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Where to grow
Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids (Foxtail lily Shelford hybrids) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, sandy, fertile loam in a sunny, sheltered position. 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 x isabellinus Shelford hybrids
Other names
Foxtail lily Shelford hybrids, Desert candle Shelford hybrids
Genus
Eremurus Eremurus
Variety or Cultivar
Shelford hybrids _ Shelford hybrids are robust, clump-forming, tufted perennials with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, erect racemes of yellow, orange or pink flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Orange, Pink in Spring; Orange, Pink, Yellow 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 methods
Division
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Where to grow
Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids (Foxtail lily Shelford hybrids) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, sandy, fertile loam in a sunny, sheltered position. 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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