Didn't get Eremurus planted in the ground

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srandlmt Monument, CO(Zone 5a) Nov 14, 2015

Has anyone had success with planting eremurus in pots?
I purchased 3-Eremurus Bungei and 3-Eremurus Cleopatra and didn't get them planted before our first snow (I live in Monument, Colorado Zone 5-B)
Wondering if I can pot them up and overwinter in a cool, dark location
Then plant in ground next Spring

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) Nov 14, 2015

Is your ground actually frozen? If not, you can still plant them out, which would be the best thing for them.
The roots are very brittle so handling them as little as possible is best, but if they can't be planted where you want them to grow, potting them up in moist soil and overwintering them inside in a place that is dark and slightly above freezing is the next best thing to keep the roots from drying out.

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Pistil Lake Stevens, WA(Zone 8a) Nov 14, 2015

I agree with Alta,
Another idea-
dump some potting soil and sand from bags in a heap where you want them, and plant in this on top of the frozen soil. I did this (soil not frozen, I just wanted better drainage here in soggy Seattle) last year and every one survived. I would think in your cold area you then might want to throw a bunch of mulch or straw on top to prevent freeze/thaw cycles.
I echo alta's advice about the brittle roots-be very gentle.

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srandlmt Monument, CO(Zone 5a) Nov 15, 2015

Thanks altagardener and Pistil. I followed your advice and planted them in the ground, which wasn't frozen, covered with mulch then piled snow on top to water them.

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Pistil Lake Stevens, WA(Zone 8a) Nov 15, 2015

Sounds perfect-please update us in the spring!

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) Nov 16, 2015

Sounds good. The only thing I might add is that when planting anything, watering it in is a basic step. Even at this time of year, it would help to settle the soil and reduce air pockets, provide moisture for any root growth that may yet occur, and in this case, hydrate the dried roots a bit.

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