About
Fritillaria, the fritillaries, are bulbous herbaceous perennials producing lance-shaped or linear leaves and the characteristic nodding, bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that give the genus its name. They range from the familiar snake's head fritillary of British meadows to the towering crown imperial, and include some of the most exquisite of all spring-flowering bulbs.
About the genus
Fritillaria, the fritillaries, are bulbous herbaceous perennials with lance-shaped or linear leaves and nodding, bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes, in a wide range of colours from white and yellow to deep purple. They grow in a range of habitats from meadows to rocky mountain slopes.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.