How do you propagate Eremurus?

Create a shallow planting hole 15-20cm (6-8in) in depth and wider than the roots. Position the centre of the crown on a mound of coarse grit, sharp sand or soil, so the central growing point is just below the soil surface. If planting in clumps space the crowns 30-90cm (1-3ft) depending on the size and cultivar vigour.

How do you divide Eremurus?

If your eremurus become crowded and need to be divided, do it in late summer or early fall. Go slowly, taking extra care not to damage the brittle roots. Gently tease the crowns apart and replant them so the crown is only an inch or two below the soil surface.

How do you propagate foxtail lilies?

Sow seed in trays or pots and leave them in a cold frame to germinate. You can also divide foxtail lilies after flowering, but leave this until plants have been in place for a few years.

Does Eremurus multiply?

In the fall planting season, once Eremurus has established and multiplied, plants may be carefully dug and divided (every 3-4 years). If you provide Eremurus with its basic needs you will be rewarded with an ever-increasing display of magnificent flowers that create a living sculpture in your garden.

When should I plant Eremurus?

Planting eremurus bulbs:

  1. In the Fall, choose a spot that is fairly sunny and that has nicely well-draining soil.
  2. Planting foxtail lily bulbs is fairly simple.
  3. Place the bulb carefully into the hole, taking care not to break any of the long roots while angling them slightly down.

Can you plant Eremurus in pots?

Eremurus do not grow well or flower properly in pots unless you can find one large enough to accommodate the large rosette of roots which, in particular, E. robustus certainly has.

When can I transplant Eremurus?

In the fall planting season, once Eremurus has established and multiplied, plants may be carefully dug and divided (every 3-4 years).

Do slugs like Eremurus?

Oddly, the slugs don’t seem to bother it. At the back of the kidney beds are Foxtail Lilies (Eremurus stenophyllus). I’m hugely pleased with these – the first I’ve ever grown. But they were prone to slug attack too and from ten bulbs, only two or three have flowered.