Overview
Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) 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 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Fritillaria genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous, elongated foliage. This plant produces bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers in spring, typical of Fritillaria species. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including sandy and loamy, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Vivaldi' is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, and can be propagated 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 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) 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 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series)?
Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) need?
Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) 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 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series) 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 'Vivaldi' (Rascal Series)?
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
