Fritillary. Very beautiful faintly chequered purple, pale green solitary flowers are bourne in the spring. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fritillaria involucrata
Very beautiful faintly chequered purple, pale green solitary flowers are bourne in the spring
Additional information
| Generic | Fritillaria |
|---|---|
| Species | involucrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fritillary |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Lily beetles |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Seed, Division |
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