Re: What's wrong with my Eremurus "Shelford Hybrids"
Keith,
As quick as you can increase your drainage around the root area of the E.s'....
Too much rain or moisture is a scenario for root rot.
I have fast draining soil,so I thought I was safe,wrong,continuous moisture is
intolerable for these lilies..After lifting(*very*carefully)the tubers,I then
added lots of grit to the planting area I also created a 'mound'for each tuber
to further increase drainage..Salvaged a few and those are bigger and better
than ever..Wish you success.
Connie
Extance, Keith wrote:
> After 3 years of spectacular blooms, my 4 Eremurus plants look like they are
> on their last legs....the leaves seem stunted and there have been no blooms
> whatsoever.....they were mulch-protected in the winter and into the spring,
> we have had copious amounts of rain and they are situated in a full-sun
> location and are protected from the wind...the rest of the garden is growing
> look a jungle except these pathetic-looking Eremurus...
> any ideas???....or is this plant just a "short-lived" perennial??...
>
> suburban Toronto
> zone 5/6
>
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