Rice grain Fritillary. Attractive greenish-white cup-shaped flowers stained and speckled purple. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fritillaria affinis
Attractive greenish-white cup-shaped flowers stained and speckled purple
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Fritillaria |
---|---|
Species | affinis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Rice grain Fritillary |
Flower Colour | white, purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Rock garden, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Lily beetles |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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