About
A bulbous perennial, to 30cm tall, with glossy, ribbed, lanceolate leaves, to 10cm long. One to two nodding, broadly bell-shaped yellow flowers with purple markings, each up to 6cm long, are borne in spring.
About the genus
Fritillaria 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 or umbels
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Requires plenty of water in summer but protect from excessive wetness in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or divide offsets in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and lily beetle
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free