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