Fritillaria pallidiflora
fritillary
Nodding, green-flushed yellow bells appear in late spring or early summer (sometimes up to 6 on each stem), creating an attractive contrast to the grey-green foliage. Each flower can grow to around 4.5cm long, so the overall effect is quite striking. This is accented further by the tuft-like spray of foliage, which often appears above the flowers. A tough but beautiful plant, which will flourish in full sun or partial shade.
How to care for Fritillaria pallidiflora:
Plant 10cm (5in) deep and a similar distance apart from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back completely before removing it, and keep an eye out for slug and snail damage when the new foliage is emerging in spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.4m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
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Bulbs (only)£4.95
