Overview
Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' 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 glauca 'Goldilocks' is a deciduous perennial cultivar of the Fritillaria genus, known for its columnar upright habit. Like other fritillaries, it grows from bulbs and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of soil pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations, making it suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. This cultivar is best appreciated in spring and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
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 glauca 'Goldilocks' 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 glauca 'Goldilocks'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks'?
Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' need?
Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' 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 glauca 'Goldilocks' hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria glauca 'Goldilocks' 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 glauca 'Goldilocks'?
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
