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.
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Naturalise groups of dainty Fritillaria uva-vulpis into your borders, beds or a wild meadow area and look forward to a chic display of nodding bell-shaped blooms popping up every spring! Also known as Fox's Grape Fritillary, there is a distinct grape resemblance in these rounded flowers—the petals are purple on the outside with a frosted-blueish sheen. Take a closer look when they’re in full flower and you’ll notice the petals flick outwards to reveal a perfectly contrasting flash of golden-yellow on the inside. This type of fritillary is muted and subtle, but plant them in big groups or swathes and when they get going, they build up quite a scene!
If you’re erring towards a more natural style, Fritillaria uva-vulpis is naturally gorgeous—it's a reliable little gem which will fit in perfectly with your collection of botanical beauties. That said, if you have a more formal, contemporary or vibrant style, you need not be without this special fritillary. Fritillaria uva-vulpis makes a great pairing with impressive and statuesque spring flowering varieties like tulips, narcissus and hyacinths in bright shades of orange, purple, pink, white or soft green.
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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 uva-vulpis
- Flower colour
- Purple, yellow
- Bulb size
- 7/8
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 100 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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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Rockery
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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