Fritillaria persica 'XXL'
"Persian lily"
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Grow the most fabulous fritillaries with these rarely available XXL Fritillaria persica bulbs! Upright, tall stems are topped with spires of majestic deep purple bell-like blooms — if you want to make a statement with your spring planting scheme, a set of these stately plants will certainly do the trick. There’s a real sense of excitement when planting such a big bulb in autumn and waiting for it to work its magic. With Fritillaria persica 'XXL', expect extra strong stems, impressive height and plenty of flower power!
Fritillaria persica looks so impressive, yet they’re really easy to grow. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned horticulturist, you can easily create a beautiful, professional looking planting scheme. Flowering in April, fritillaries are fantastic partners with tulips. Try this variety with tall orange tulips to make an eye-popping contrast, or tulips in pastel shades for a softer look. These huge bulbs are normally only available at Dutch farmers markets, so don’t miss your chance to snap some up now from the comfort of your own home!
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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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
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Flower colour
Purple
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Bulb size
30/+
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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
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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
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel 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
Stony
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 persica 'XXL' bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Persian lily" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Fritillaria persica 'XXL' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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