Fritillaria 'Minaret'
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Description
This stunning fritillaria — known as the Persian lily — is at its very best in late-spring and early-summer. Fritillaria persica 'Minaret' produces densely-packed clusters of bell-shaped flowers on 70-80cm stems, and these flowers are absolutely stunning. In shades of purple-black, they progressively open from the bottom upwards. The flower spikes are accompanied by bluish-green, lance-shaped leaves. Fritillaria 'Minaret', as suggested by its name, is tall and slim — not a common feature among spring-flowering bulbs, therefore it makes a grand statement when planted among other spring plants!
The ancestors of this fritillaria originated in southern Turkey. As such, it prefers a hot, sheltered site. However, it is also robust and fully hardy. It’s ideal for free-draining sunny borders, and looks particularly good alongside other fritillaries, including Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells' and Fritillaria 'Green Dreams'.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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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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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Fritillaria persica 'Minaret'
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Flower colour
Purple
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Bulb size
20/+
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
16 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
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
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Exotic gardens
Cottage gardens
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 -
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 'Minaret' bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Fritillaria 'Minaret' 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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