Overview
Fritillaria anhuiensis is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria anhuiensis 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 anhuiensis is a deciduous perennial cultivar of the Fritillaria genus, known for its columnar upright habit. Like other Fritillaria, it grows from bulbs and thrives in well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. This cultivar prefers full sun and can be grown in various garden aspects and exposures. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, with its season of interest in spring.
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 anhuiensis 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 anhuiensis
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria anhuiensis?
Fritillaria anhuiensis prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria anhuiensis need?
Fritillaria anhuiensis 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 anhuiensis hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria anhuiensis 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 anhuiensis?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria aureagolden fritillary
- Fritillaria brandegeei
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria collina
