Fritillaria acmopetala
"Pointed-petal fritillary"
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Description
If spring had a hint of drama, Fritillaria acmopetala would be the headline act. These charming little bells, tipped with delicate points, wear their burgundy and cream stripes like a painter’s finest strokes. Each nodding bloom seems ready to tinkle with its own soft melody as it sways in a gentle breeze, drawing the eye and inviting closer inspection. Fritillaria acmopetala’s intricate patterning and pointed petals lend it an unmistakable character that’s both playful and elegant, making it a standout even in the busiest of spring borders.
Position Fritillaria acmopetala where it can be admired—at the front of beds, scattered among cottage-style planting, or tucked into pots for seasonal surprise. Its delicate charm is surprisingly long-lived, returning year after year when given a well-drained spot in good light. Whether you let Fritillaria acmopetala mingle with other spring bulbs or let it steal the show alone, its distinctive shape and vibrant hues ensure it won’t be overlooked. From the first pointed bloom to the final nod of the season, Fritillaria acmopetala rewards attention and admiration, making every spring a little more magical.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Fritillaria acmopetala
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Flower colour
Brown, green
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Bulb size
8/+
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Rockery
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Fritillaria acmopetala bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Pointed-petal fritillary" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Fritillaria acmopetala bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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