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Foxtail Lily 'Romance'

CHF 15.95

Foxtail Lily 'Romance'

Name: Foxtail Lily 'Romance'
Brand: Eremurus
Price: 15.95 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Eremurus 'Romance'

CHF 15.95

Salmon to peach-pink flower spikes
Yellow-orange stamens
Flowers in June and July
About 140–160 cm tall
Good cut flower, popular with bees

'Romance' is a foxtail lily in soft salmon to peach pink. Its tall spikes of countless starry flowers with yellow-orange stamens appear in June and July and reach about 140–160 cm. In sunny, dry borders it stands out like a pastel exclamation mark and is a long-lasting cut flower.

About this variety

The flower spikes of 'Romance' are slender and densely set with small starry flowers. Their colour lies between salmon and peach pink, and the yellow-orange stamens give them a warm glow. The flowers open from the bottom upwards, so flowering stretches over several weeks in June and July.

At about 140–160 cm tall, 'Romance' brings structure to sunny, dry borders. It goes well with pale pink, white, soft yellow and lilac flowers, for example alliums, roses, sage or yarrow. As the foliage dies back at flowering time, lower perennials should stand in front. A sheltered spot protects the tall spikes from wind damage.

Bees and bumblebees love the flowers. The spikes last a long time in the vase, and just a few stems make an impressive bouquet. Cut them when the lower third is open. Sandy, free-draining soil is essential for a long life.

Planting

Plant the foxtail lily in September or October. Plant as soon as possible after delivery so the roots do not dry out. Lay the star-shaped root flat on a mound of sand and cover the bud with about 5 cm of soil. Handle the delicate roots carefully. A sheltered spot in full sun with sandy, free-draining soil and a spacing of 60–80 cm is ideal.

Care

Protect the young shoots from late frost in spring, for example with a fleece cover. Water only in dry weather while the shoots are emerging. After flowering the foliage may die back. Then let the plant grow undisturbed.

Specifications

Botanical name: Eremurus 'Romance'
Genus: Foxtail lily
Class: Various
Supplied as: Tubers
Flower colour: Pink, Yellow, Orange
Flower size: 45 cm
Flowering time: June, July
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 150 cm
Spread: 100 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: Cover the bud with 5 cm of soil
Spacing: 24–31 in
Number per m²: 1
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 5–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: No
Edible: Not edible
RHS hardiness: H6