Fritillaria 'Purple Favorite'
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Fritillaria persica 'Purple Favorite' is a stunning variety that adds a touch of drama and elegance to any spring garden. Known for its striking deep purple, bell-shaped flowers, it forms a tall, upright raceme that commands attention. The flowers, with their rich colour, stand out beautifully against the plant's silvery-green foliage, creating a stunning contrast that is sure to be the highlight of your garden. Fritillaria 'Purple Favorite' provides vertical interest, making it perfect for adding height and structure to borders or flower beds.
Reaching up to 90 cm in height, Fritillaria persica 'Purple Favorite' is a versatile and reliable addition to your garden. Its elegant blooms bring a sense of sophistication, while the silvery-green leaves provide a fresh backdrop, making it a great companion for a variety of other spring flowers. Fritillaria 'Purple Favorite' is relatively easy to grow, provided it has well-drained soil and the right planting conditions. Its striking appearance and dramatic flair make it an excellent choice for adding bold colour and structure to your spring displays, and Fritillaria persica 'Purple Favorite' will continue to shine year after year.
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 'Purple Favorite'
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Flower colour
Purple, near-black
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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 'Purple Favorite' 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 'Purple Favorite' 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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