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
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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