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North Wall Fritillaria Mix

It’s a challenge jollying up a pot in deep shade on a north wall. Here’s our answer, statuesque imperial fritillaries, which if planted deeply with rocket up year on year for many decades.
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8 bulbs

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
March - April
Height
60cm (24in)
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Cultivation
Dig a hole 4 times as deep as the bulb is high, the deeper the better as this will make stronger plants less likely to snap and more reliably perennial. Position on a bed of grit, on their side and backfill with plenty of grit to aid drainage.

Description

It’s a challenge jollying up a pot in deep shade on a north wall. Here’s our answer, statuesque imperial fritillaries, which if planted deeply with rocket up year on year for many decades.

This collection contains:
  • Fritillaria 'Crown Imperialis'
  • Fritillaria imperialis mix from Jub

Care Tips

Choose a suitable location in a border that will get plenty of warm sunlight in summer, they love scorched and free-draining soil. After flowering has ended, wait until the leaves and stem turn yellow, after which it can be cut off at the base.