Overview
Fritillaria collina is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria collina 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 collina is a deciduous perennial cultivar within the Fritillaria genus, known for its columnar upright habit. Like other fritillaries, it grows from bulbs and features elongated foliage, producing bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
About the genus
Fritillaria (fritillaries) is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family (Liliaceae). The type species, Fritillaria meleagris, was first described in Europe in 1571, while other species from the Middle East and Asia were also introduced to Europe at that time. The genus has about 130–140 species divided among eight subgenera.
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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 collina 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 collina
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria collina?
Fritillaria collina prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria collina need?
Fritillaria collina 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 collina hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria collina 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 collina?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon