Foxtail lilies

I have just received my order of Foxtail lilies from Farmer Gracey . Im not sure when to plant these funny looking spiderish roots. Do I plant them now , in the spring , in the border or large pots please ?
I have sandy peaty soil and Id be grateful for any advice .

I couldnt resist these as they were heavily discounted each year Ive admired them in the NT gardens and to have a selection of shades would be
quite something

 

Hi @Purple Streaks , I have no personal experience of this plant but this I hope may prove useful.

How to Grow Foxtail Lilies (Eremurus) | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

 

I think @Perki grows these, nice plants.

 

I do try and grow them my conditions aren't the best for them they prefer a more dry / well drained with as much sun as possible . I did get one to flower last year , I planted mine on mounds to aid drainage, I'd do the same even with sandy soil with the crown about soil level and the fleshy roots being planted a bit deeper. Plant them as soon as possible ( not in frozen soil ) they supposed to benefit from a cold winter.

They really are beautiful plants but a bit of patience will be needed mine flowered in the 2nd year but you might be more fortunate than me.

I've got Pinokkio I did lose 1 last winter so I've ordered some more from Farmer Gracy should be here next week.

 

I admire anyone who can grow them. When I've tried, despite creating enormous hole with pile of grit in the bottom to splay out the roots and drain, they have always rotted off.

 

I have tried to grow them with little success.
Eremurus originate from the dry grasslands and semi-desert of western and central Asia, therefore it can be difficult to mimic such growing conditions in the UK climate. So they will take cold and may benefit from it. Also they will probably have snow cover in winter and be wet for a time in spring, as the snow melts, before a good summer bake.

 

I remember reading years ago that they also needed an area where you dont cultivate, as the roots spread out, just below the surface, and any hoeing or digging will break them off.
After that I've never tried them apart from trying from seed which was a waste of time, T&M.

 

I have 3 Pinokkio plus others I'm hoping I will successfully grow these beautiful plants . I will let you know what happens ,Perki your garden with the Alliums is lovely.....I'm Very envious everything looks so well managed .

Thank you to everyone else too for giving me the warnings of what I'm up against