Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
This particular Persian lily hybrid is unlike any of the other varieties. Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams' flowering spikes have a subtle beauty: bells-shaped flowers of a soft green are flushed with purple-brown at their tops. Subtle it may be — but as a garden plant it gives real impact. Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams' flowers early — late March and April — and, over time, plants build up into sizeable clumps. The exotic appearance is deceptive, as this fritillaria is robust and fully hardy, and remarkably easy to grow in any free-draining soil. The ancestors of this fritillaria originated in southern Turkey and for this reason it prefers a hot, sheltered site!
Once planted, leave the bulbs in the same position to establish for a few years. After this time, they may be lifted and divided to make more plants!
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'
- Flower colour
- Green, purple
- Bulb size
- 20/+
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 16 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Exotic gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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