giant desert candle

How to Grow and Care for giant desert candle

giant desert candle · Eremurus robustus
Also known as: foxtail lily

Grow in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam in full sun, with shelter from wind. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing giant desert candle

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam in full sun, with shelter from wind. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch

How to Water giant desert candle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant desert candle?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant desert candle?

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What Soil Is Best for giant desert candle?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant desert candle?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize giant desert candle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune giant desert candle?

None required

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How to Propagate giant desert candle?

Propagate by seed by sowing in containers in a cold frame in autumn or at 15°C (59°F) in late winter. Can also be propagated by division after flowering

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How to Transplant giant desert candle?

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How to Care for giant desert candle in Winter?

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How to Plant giant desert candle?

Grow in fertile, sandy, well-drained loam in full sun, with shelter from wind. Mulch with garden compost in autumn, but avoid covering the crown. Young spring growth can be protected with a dry mulch

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How to Repot giant desert candle?

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How to Harvest giant desert candle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Pests

Slugs may cause damage

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The Toxicity of giant desert candle

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Attributes of giant desert candle

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCentral Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Eremurus robustus
Genus
Eremurus
Family
Asphodelaceae
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