FRITILLARIA RADDEANA
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Family: LILIACEAE
Plant Classification:
Half hardy bulb
Hardy bulb
Height(approx.): 2-3ft
A stunningly beautiful plant with tall stems to 40cm topped with a crowded whorl of bright straw yellow, although some say lichen-green, flowers in March/April. With a striking resemblance to a "Crown Imperial Fritillary" this stately plant can take your breath away on first encounter. It grows well in sun or partial shade and is utterly reliable, increasing yearly in good soil
Sowing advice: COVER WITH COMPOST OR GRIT 5mm. DEEP. SOW AT ANY TIME AND KEEP MOIST IN A COOL, LIGHT SPOT OUTSIDE. MAY BE VERY SLOW TO GERMINATE AND OFTEN ONLY IN THE SPRING. GROW ON INDIVIDUAL SEEDLINGS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN RICH SOIL IN A WELL-DRAINED SHELTERED POSITION IN THE GARDEN.
$4.63 / packet
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