Eremurus x isabellinus Romance | Desert candle

Eremurus x isabellinus ‘Romance’ | Desert Candle 

Bring softness and vertical drama to your garden with Eremurus ‘Romance’ — a majestic foxtail lily known for its dreamy, peach-pink spires.

This elegant perennial produces tall flower spikes, densely packed with hundreds of tiny star-shaped blossoms that bloom from the bottom upward in early summer. The pastel tones add romantic charm to borders, gravel gardens, and cut flower displays, while the structure brings striking contrast among rounder flower shapes. A pollinator magnet, this variety is ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens too.

Perfect for gardeners who love soft color palettes and unique forms, Eremurus ‘Romance’ thrives in full sun, with well-drained soil and shelter from strong winds. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and reliably returns year after year.

Key Features

• Romantic, pastel peach-pink flower spikes
• Tall and upright structure – up to 1.5 meters
• Bloom time: Early to mid-summer (June)
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Ideal for cut flowers
• Perennial and hardy once established
• Adds height and elegance to garden designs
• Suitable for: borders, large containers, gravel gardens, wildlife gardens

pecifications

• Botanical name: Eremurus x isabellinus ‘Romance’
• Type: Perennial bulb
• Flower color: Peach, soft pink
• Height: 1.2–1.5 m
• Spread: 20–30 cm
• Spacing: ~16 bulbs/m²
• Leaf color: Green
• Foliage type: Narrow, deciduous
• Habit: Upright
• Fragrant: No
• Pollinator-friendly: Yes
• Deer/rabbit resistant: Yes
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Growing difficulty: Requires well-drained conditions
• Position: Full sun, sheltered spot
• Soil type: Well-drained; loam, sandy, or compost mix
• Soil moisture: Dry to moderate
• Planting season: October–November
• Toxicity: No known toxicity

Planting Instructions

• When to plant: Mid to late autumn (October–November) 
  
• Where to plant: Choose a sunny, sheltered border with well-drained soil
• Preparation: Soak the roots in water for 2–3 hours before planting

• How to plant:

  • Dig a 15–20 cm deep hole
  • Make a central mound of loose soil, sand or gravel in the hole
  • Lay the tuber so the crown sits just below the surface
  • Roots should face down, with any visible shoots facing up
  • Space bulbs 15–20 cm apart
• After planting: Cover with soil, water in lightly once, and do not water again over winter
• Foliage will emerge in spring

Cut Flower & Vase Life Tips

• While not always grown for cutting, the tall spires make striking additions to arrangements
• Harvest when bottom flowers begin to open
• Leave foliage to die back naturally after blooming to strengthen the bulb for the following year