Fritillaria latifolia (broad-leaved fritillary) — Columnar upright

Overview

Fritillaria latifolia is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria latifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Fritillaria latifolia, known as the broad-leaved fritillary, is a perennial bulbous plant in the Liliaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with deciduous, elongated or strap-like foliage. This cultivar produces bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in spring and summer, thriving in full sun and adaptable to all garden aspects and exposures. It prefers moist but well-drained sandy or loamy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is by seed or offsets.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fritillaria

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Fritillaria latifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds