Fritillaria persica 'Ivory Bells'
fritillary bulbs
An unusual rarely seen cultivar that is incredibly beautiful. The flowers emerge from bud a creamy green, and fade to near ivory...
1 × bulb
£11.99
available to order from autumn 2024
3 × bulbs
£33.00
£35.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
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 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.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Fritillaria persica Ivory Bells:
Plant 12cm deep (ideally on their sides) 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.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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