Overview
Fritillaria aurea is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria aurea 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 aurea, known as the golden fritillary, is a deciduous perennial bulbous plant in the Liliaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with elongated foliage and produces bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in spring and summer. 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. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits both exposed and sheltered sites and is ideal for rock gardens, cottage gardens, and flower borders.
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 aurea 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 aurea
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria aurea?
Fritillaria aurea prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria aurea need?
Fritillaria aurea 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 aurea hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria aurea 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 aurea?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria anhuiensis
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria brandegeei
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria collina
