Overview
Fritillaria epirotica is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria epirotica 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 epirotica, commonly known as Epirus fritillary, is a deciduous perennial bulbous plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with elongated, strap-like 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 and a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds.
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 epirotica 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 epirotica
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria epirotica?
Fritillaria epirotica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria epirotica need?
Fritillaria epirotica 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 epirotica hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria epirotica 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 epirotica?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria anhuiensis
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria aureagolden fritillary
- Fritillaria brandegeei
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
