Showing posts with label Fritillaria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fritillaria. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Fritillaria, a great time to look for Bulbs for next Spring

We love Fritillaria, in fact we might be a little obsessed with them (along with Trilliums), but that's OK, we think all gardeners are a little that way with some plants. Now we know that they are not in flower right now, however it is a good time to look for some of the more interesting species and cultivars. Many are fairly rare and difficult to find. We have photographs and details of around 12 species that we grow at present. With a few more on the way. We grow them from seed, and this takes up to 5 years to get them to flower, however bulbs are available. So check out our main Fritillaria Page for the nurseries who stock them, and maybe have a look at some of the species we grow. Our favorite ? at the moment F.conica a lovely little yellow flowering species. And pictured left is F.pinardii.
Visit us at www.nurseriesonline.co.uk for information, photographs and growing notes on hundreds of interesting bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Bulbs for next season - Try Fritillaria - NurseriesOnline UK

We love Fritillaria and so do many gardeners in the UK, some with collections of 20 - 30 species. A little different to the normal is Fritillaria gussichiae (above left), a very pretty woodlander originally from Greece through to Bulgaria.

Many Fritillaria are Mediterranean bulbs  and require a dry summer dormancy. Fritillaria can be grown in pots or in the Rock Garden, however try to keep the pots cool in summer, and well drained is essential. Bulbs are best left undisturbed. Interested in seeing what is available form next season - Visit our Fritillaria Page