Overview
Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' 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 sewerzowii 'Black Bear' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Fritillaria genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. Like other fritillaries, it grows from bulbs and thrives in full sun with well-drained, moist soil that can be sandy or loamy and tolerate a range of pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings including rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar flowers in spring and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
About the genus
Fritillaria (fritillaries) is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family (Liliaceae). The type species, Fritillaria meleagris, was first described in Europe in 1571, while other species from the Middle East and Asia were also introduced to Europe at that time. The genus has about 130–140 species divided among eight subgenera.
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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 sewerzowii 'Black Bear' 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 sewerzowii 'Black Bear'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear'?
Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' need?
Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Black Bear'?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
- Fritillaria hermonis from Jebel esh Sharqui Mtns, Lebanon