Foxtail Lily Shelford Pink

The Foxtail Lily 'Shelford Pink', Eremurus, produces beautiful salmon pink flowers. Originally from Tibet, one of the most colorful flowers and long lasting as a cut flower. Flowers late May to June. Thrive in well drained sunny sites, blooming for 10 15 years without dividing. Outstanding cut flower with long vase life. Top size bulbs.These spectacular flowers make a colorful and bold statement in the early summer garden. Towering at the back of the sunny border, the leafless flower stalks grow above green, strap shaped leaves. The roots of the Foxtail Lily must be handled very carefully. The soil should be well drained, so add sufficient sand to heavy clay soils. Although the tubers are winter hardy, a mulch layer is highly recommended.