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- Q.Accidentally Broke The New Shoot Of My Foxtail Lily - Hi, I planted my first foxtail lily (eremurus robustus) tuber last Fall and it had two sprouts this week (about ...
- Q.Why Did My Foxtail Lilies Emerge As Tiny 4-5” Stem Flowers The Next Years Instead Of The Giant Stems? - I am a Master Gardener and can’t figure this out. Never seen any references to this happening or why
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Lightbubble on
April 20, 2022
MontrealQ.Accidentally Broke The New Shoot Of My Foxtail Lily
Hi, I planted my first foxtail lily (eremurus robustus) tuber last Fall and it had two sprouts this week (about 1.5 cm height). Due to the mystery that is Quebec weather, we had 15cm snowfall today. I wanted to clean the snow from the top of the bulb but accidentally broke the shoots. One is completely broken and I can see the inner layers of what's left on the tuber while the other hangs from one side and can still stand straight on the tuber. Will they still grow this year? Or will it stay an ungrown tuber until next year? I hope that it can at least grow some leaves to do photosynthesis and what not. If it doesn't, will the tuber die? Thank you very much for your help.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.There isn't much that you can do to help what has happened to them, but they will likely recover. Just offer them proper care and it will likely shake off the injury, just fine!
This article will offer more information on the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxtail-lily/foxtail-lily-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 25, 2024Q.Why Did My Foxtail Lilies Emerge As Tiny 4-5” Stem Flowers The Next Years Instead Of The Giant Stems?
I am a Master Gardener and can’t figure this out. Never seen any references to this happening or why
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 1, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It could be that cold damage stunted its growth (heavy mulching is recommended in winter) or even something nibbling at its roots. Here is more on its care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxtail-lily/foxtail-lily-plant.htm
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