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Flowering and growth height
160 - 180 cm
Planting depth
10 - 15 cm
Planting distance
40 - 50 cm
Attracting bees and butterflies
Yes
Suitable for pots and planters
No
Deer and rodent resistant
No

Bring a spectacular eye-catcher to your garden with Eremurus himalaicus, also known as the white foxtail lily or Himalayan foxtail lilyily. This breathtaking bulb produces impressive, towering flower stems that can reach up to 2 metres high. From early summer, they adorn your border with hundreds of small, pure white star-shaped flowers, which together form a stately, slender spike. Eremurus himalaicus is a true architectural plant that provides dramatic vertical accents in any garden. The flowers not only attract admiring glances, but also countless bees and butterflies, which feast on the nectar. Even after flowering, the seed pods remain decorative, contributing to the long ornamental value of this special plant. 
 This hardy flower bulb is surprisingly easy to maintain. Plant Eremurus himalaicus bulbs in autumn (September - November) or early spring (March - April) in a sunny spot. Ensure well-drained, fertile soil to avoid "wet feet". The ideal planting depth is 10-15 cm, with the "tentacles" carefully spread out. Keep a planting distance of at least 40-50 cm to give the plants enough space to develop. Once established, Eremurus needs little additional care.

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Attracting bees and butterflies Yes
Deer and rodent resistant No
Delivered as Flower bulb / tuber
Flower colour White
Flowering and growth height 160 - 180 cm
Flowering period June, July
Hardy Yes
Hardyness zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Naturalising No
Per package 1
Place / planting position Sun
Planting depth 10 - 15 cm
Planting distance 40 - 50 cm
Suitable for pots and planters No
Type Eremurus

Other information

Spring bulbs and Amaryllis

Pre-orders can be placed from June until the end of August ,unlesss otherwise indicated, and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are shipped together in the first half of October.

Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-September to the end of December..

Wax Amaryllissen was delivered in mid-September and February.

Summer flowering bulbs and perennials

Pre-orders for Summer bloomers can be placed from the beginning of January until the end of February, these will be shipped in the first half of March.

Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-March to the end of May.

Perennials in nursery pots

Perennials in nursery pots can be pre-ordered from mid-January to the end of February. Shipping will take place in the first half of March.

During the planting season, delivery time is 3-7 working days. Planting times are from mid-March to May and from mid-September to the end of November.

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