About
Eremurus × 'Himrob' is a hybrid within the genus Eremurus, placed in the family Asphodelaceae and marketed under names such as Lily and Fox Tail. It is valued for its prominent flowering display, which in the UK occurs from May to July. Situate plants so the flowers are visible above neighbouring perennials and allow airflow around the crowns. Expect flowering reliably between May and July in the UK climate.
About the genus
Eremurus is a genus of deciduous perennial flowers in the family Asphodelaceae. They are also known as the foxtail lilies or desert candles.
In the garden
Eremurus × 'Himrob' is a cultivated selection within the genus Eremurus (family Asphodelaceae) and is commonly offered under the names Lily or Fox Tail. In the UK its flowering season runs from May to July. The botanical name’s multiplication sign indicates its hybrid origin within Eremurus cultivars. Positioning is important: give each plant space so the flowering stems can be displayed without being crowded by surrounding perennials. Choose a spot that lets the flowers be seen from paths or seating areas, and avoid locations where the crown sits in persistent surface water. Gardeners commonly protect flower stems from severe lateral winds to reduce breakage during heavy weather. In a UK garden Eremurus × 'Himrob' works well at the rear of mixed borders, in gravel or mediterranean-style schemes, or as a vertical accent where its blooms can rise above lower foliage. Pair with lower-growing perennials that will not conceal the flowering stems. For planning, rely on the predictable May–July flowering window when designing seasonal succession and companion planting so the display aligns with other early-summer bloomers.
From the Fenn Plants journal
- Notes on DaffodilsWhen to plant daffodil bulbs in the UK, how deep, how to naturalise them in grass, why daffodils stop flowering (“blindness”), and why you should never mix cut daffodils with other flowers.
- Keeping Your NerveHow to garden through a heatwave — the best time to water, why deep soaks beat daily sprinkles, caring for pots and vulnerable plants, and why you can let the lawn go brown.
- Made to LastHow to clean, store and protect garden pots and planters — the frost-proof vs frost-resistant difference, winter care for terracotta and ceramic, and how to reuse a broken pot.
More in the Eremurus genus
- Eremurus himalaicusHimalayan foxtail lily
- Eremurus olgae
- Eremurus robustusgiant desert candle
- Eremurus spectabilisFox Tail
- Eremurus stenophyllusnarrow-leaved foxtail lily
- Eremurus × isabellinusFoxtail Lily
- Eremurus 'Highdown'Fox Tail
- Eremurus elwesii 'Albus'Fox Tail