Growing Fritillaria Bulbs - How To Grow And Care For Wildflower Fritillaria Lilies

If possible, plant a low growing ground cover to shade bulbs of the growing Fritillaria plant or mulch the plant to protect it from the summer sun. Separate wildflower Fritillaria lilies every two years. Remove young bulblets and replant in moist, shady conditions for more of this unusual flower every year.

How do you take care of Fritillaria?

In fertile, moist but well-drained soil, snake's head fritillaria will usually multiply and come back to bloom again each spring. To encourage these bulbs to perennialize, fertilize the plants either before they bloom or immediately afterwards. And ensure the bulbs don't completely dry out during summer and fall.

What to do with Fritillaria after flowering?

Allow the foliage to die down completely after flowering. Fritillaria meleagris will naturalise in grass if bulbs are left undisturbed. For the larger, showier types of fritillary, mulch in spring when the first shoots appear and feed with tomato fertiliser before flowers appear.

How do you plant fritillaria bulbs?

Fritillaria meleagris bulbs should be planted in small unregimented drifts of 5-7 bulbs 4" (10cm) apart and about 4" (10cm) deep at variable spacing (10-15 per sq ft) in heavier soils in the open or slight shade, perhaps in rough grass. They like cool damp growing conditions in spring before a drier summer rest.

Can you grow Fritillaria in pots?

You can grow Fritillaria meleagris very successfully in pots if they are kept in a damp corner on the north side of a house whilst they are dormant, but there is nothing better than seeing them seeding into a position they favour.

Do Fritillaria like shade?

Fritillaria flowers in spring and grows to approximately 10cm to 1.5m tall. The Fritillaria genus can be grown in sun or dappled shade in free-draining soil, although some need more moisture than others.

Do squirrels eat fritillaria bulbs?

But almost all of the other spring bulbs: daffodils, alliums, fritillaria and many others, are either toxic or just taste awful. Yes, squirrels will sometimes dig up daffodil bulbs and replace them with black walnuts, because squirrels are evil, but they won't actually eat the bulbs.

Are Fritillaria Hardy?

Fritillaria may look exotic, but they are easy to grow and fully hardy.

Are Fritillaria poisonous?

Is Fritillaria meleagris poisonous? Fritillaria meleagris has no toxic effects reported.

Can I grow Fritillaria from seed?

Fritillaria seed ripens in mid to late summer and is best sown as soon as ripe or soon after in autumn. While older seed may still be viable it develops germination inhibitors that can make late sowings germinate erratically.

How deep should fritillaria bulbs be planted?

Plant bulbs deeply at a depth of at least 30cms (1ft) and a similar distance apart. Shallow planting will lead to poor flowering after the first year. If the soil is too wet to allow planting at this depth then it is not a suitable site.

Do bulbs multiply?

Many bulbs readily multiply by producing offsets without any help from the gardener. But as well as taking advantage of this, it is quite simple to grow more of your favourite bulbs using just a few other techniques, including scaling, bulbils, seed and division.

How do you grow Fritillaria persica?

Fritillaria grow from bulbs which look like onions. Dig a hole 2-3 times as deep as the bulb is high and position one bulb in each hole with the pointed side facing upwards, then cover back over with soil. For best results, plant Fritillaria persica 'Ivory Bells' in groups or swathes running through the border.

Will squirrels eat flower bulbs?

Squirrels are very fond of some bulbs, such as tulips and crocus, but other spring-blooming bulbs are not on their preferred menu. ... Bulbs that are not preferred by squirrels include daffodils, alliums (also onions and garlic), scilla, hyacinth, muscari (grape hyacinth), fritillaria, and snowdrops.

Do coffee grounds keep squirrels away?

Place fresh coffee grounds together with plant bulbs to keep squirrels from digging up potted bulbs. Plant the bulbs as directed and place discarded bedding from rabbits on top of the soil. The combination of odors from the coffee grounds and the rabbit bedding can be an effective squirrel repellent.

How do you stop animals from eating bulbs?

A good way to protect your new bulb planting is to cover the area with chicken wire or plastic garden netting to prevent the squirrels from digging in the area. Stake the wire or netting with landscape staples or use bricks to secure it on the surface of the soil.

How do you plant Crown Imperial bulbs?

As with other fritillaria bulbs, crown imperial fritillaria should be planted in autumn for mid-spring blooms. At four inches (10 cm.) wide, crown imperial bulbs are unusually large. They are also prone to rot, so make sure to plant them in very well-drained soil.

How do you store bluebell bulbs?

Lay bulbs on a tray to dry for 24 hours to help prevent fungal rots developing in storage. Put the bulbs in labelled paper bags or nets and store in a dry, cool place.

How do you care for Fritillaria imperialis?

Fritillaria imperialis prefers full sun. As with most spring-blooming bulbs, the plants will also grow in partial shade, but full sun will give them the best chance of returning with a second year of flowers. Ideally, crown imperial bulbs should spend the summer in soil that is warm and dry.

Is maiden grass toxic to dogs?

Though not all plants are fatal, some can cause severe digestive problems, pain and discomfort.
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Plants Poisonous to Your Pets.

Common Name	Botanical Name	Poisonous Parts
Maiden Grass	Miscanthus sinensis	roots
Mandrake-Mayapple	Podophyllum peltatum	roots, foliage, unripe fruit
Yarrow	Achillea millefolium
Milkweed	Asclepias spp

What is fritillary bulb?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fritillary bulbs are plants that belong to the 'Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough' category. ... The herbs in this category are Cold in nature so they treat the later stages of the Stagnation: Hot and Dry-Phlegm with symptoms such as cough, goiter or scrofula.