Fritillary
Fritillaria persica 'Ivory Bells'
Common Name: Fritillary
Genus: Fritillaria
Species: persica
Cultivar: 'Ivory Bells'
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Green, Cream, White |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: April & May |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
An unusual, rarely seen cultivar that is incredibly beautiful. The flowers emerge from bud a creamy green and fade to near ivory white as they age. One of the tallest fritallaries it can be quite imposing and can send up a flowerspike up to 1m tall which will usually carry between 10 - 30 flowers. Plant it in bold swathes or take advantage of its height and structure and mix it in towards the back of your spring bulb display.
- Garden care: Plant 12cm (5in) deep from September to November in fertile well-drained soil and keep an eye out for slug and snail damage when the new foliage is emerging in spring. Keep reasonably dry while dormant.
Similar Plants:
Snake's Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris
Crown imperial
Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea'
White-flowered snake's head fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba
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