About
Fritillaria cirrhosa, the yellow Himalayan fritillary, is a slender bulbous perennial from the Himalayas producing the characteristic nodding, bell-shaped flowers of the genus in greenish-yellow or yellowish-cream, often with dark chequering, in late spring and early summer. A charming and elegant fritillary for a well-drained, partly shaded border.
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.