Cut flower

Eremurus (Foxtail Lily)

1.5 m bottlebrush spires — needs a big pot but the drama is unmatched.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained, sandy

Difficulty

Medium

Container

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

cut-flowerspiredrought

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks Eremurus seeds suited to UK growing; offers cold-hardy varieties for London's climate.

Crocus

Supplies deep pots essential for Eremurus's fleshy roots and London's moist winter conditions.

Amazon UK

Offers specialist tools for planting deep bulbs and creating the sharp drainage Eremurus needs.