FRITILLARIA persica

Racemes of up to 30 bell-shaped greenish-brown to deep purple flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Green
    Greenish brown
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • Height
    To 1m (39in)
  • Spread
    10cm (4in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Robust bulbous perennial with sturdy, upright stems. lance-shaped, glaucous, grey-green leaves 10-25cm (4-10in) long.
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Full sun

FRITILLARIA persica

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Requires a hot site
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, lily beetle
    Place of origin
    Southern Turkey
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Narrowly bell-shaped to 2cm (¾in) long
    Racemes
    Of up to 30 pendent flowers
    Spikes
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Fritillaria - Growing Guide
to 1m (39in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  10cm (4in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

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