About
Fritillaria involucrata, the involucrate fritillary, is a small bulbous perennial from the Alps and Maritime Alps producing the characteristic nodding, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers of the genus, surrounded by leaf-like bracts (involucre), in spring. A charming and ornamental fritillary for a well-drained, partly shaded rock garden.
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.