Overview
Fritillaria brandegeei is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria brandegeei grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Fritillaria brandegeei is a bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Fritillaria, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including sandy and loamy, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. This hardy plant, suitable for UK gardens, is ideal for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fritillaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Fritillaria brandegeei 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 brandegeei
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria brandegeei?
Fritillaria brandegeei prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria brandegeei need?
Fritillaria brandegeei grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Fritillaria brandegeei hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria brandegeei has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Fritillaria brandegeei?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria anhuiensis
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria aureagolden fritillary
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria collina
