Eremurus robustus AGM

Description

Enormous trusses of deep pink flowers make this a stunning plant. Eremurus robustus, is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae) and is easy to grow in the UK. Preferring the semi to full sun areas of the garden eremurus robustus is a superb addition to any garden. The mass of flowers are an instant attraction to bees and butterflies.

AGM= Award of Garden merit given by the RHS.

Cultivation Instructions

Before planting cultivate the soil to a depth of 20-25cms and dig in organic matter (if available) to provide food when they are growing. Create a shallow planting round hole 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and wider than the eremurus to be planted. The centre of the eremurus crown should be positioned on the centre of the crown on a mound of coarse grit, sharp sand or soil, so that the central growing point is just below the soil surface. If planting in clumps space the crowns 30-90cm (1-3ft) depending on the size and type of cultivar. Ensure soils are well drained and do not dry out in the summer.

Care tips:

Work well when grown in the back of borders or as a centre piece in the garden.

Feed regularly during the growing season with high potash and phosphate foods such as  bone meal or tomato food.

Growing Information

Flowering Height: 180cm (6ft)

Flowering Period: June/July

Aspect: Full sun if possible although they will be ok in partial shade.

Soil type: Free draining light, humus rich soils

Scented: N/A

Planting Depth: Crown of eremurus 5cms below soil surface. Legs can be planted deeper.

Planting distance: 30-90cms (12-36″)

New season top quality bulbs dispatched from September on-wards

For more growing instructions see Tims Tips on youtube