Overview
Fritillaria is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Fritillaria is a genus of perennial bulbous plants in the Liliaceae family, known for their columnar upright habit and deciduous, elongated foliage. They produce distinctive bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers, which may appear singly or in clusters such as racemes or umbels. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained conditions and a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Fritillaria (fritillaries) is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family (Liliaceae). The type species, Fritillaria meleagris, was first described in Europe in 1571, while other species from the Middle East and Asia were also introduced to Europe at that time. The genus has about 130–140 species divided among eight subgenera.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fritillaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Fritillaria size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fritillaria
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria?
Fritillaria prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria need?
Fritillaria is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Fritillaria hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Fritillaria?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon