Cathy Craig a ecrit : > Now I have them sitting on the planting area, how much soil should I cover > them with? They are flat with the roots spreading out flat and surely the > roots need covered but what about that dome like growing point? Should it be > above the soil level or covered and if covered, by how much? Dear Cathy, The Eremurus are best planted in the autumn. Be careful for good drainage, rotting starts at the downside of the central growth bud. Should be planted in a raised bed or slope. The bud quite close to the surface, 1 inch of soil above it is sufficient. Our E himalaicus has been in the same place for 5-6 years and produces each year 4-5 flower stalks. The buds are beginning to emerge during February. A Eremurus specialist in this area grows and sells Eremurus plants in a kind of "saucer" 50 cm (20") by 15cm (6") deep Regards -- Lauw de Jager BULB'ARGENCE, 30300 Fourques, France Site: http://www.bulbargence.com/