If you are patient try growing fritillaria imperialis, this is the crown prince of fritillaria up to 1. Fritillaria persica green dreams white flower farm. Fritillaria are a delight in practically any setting, and their unusual profile draws the eye like a magnet. This beautiful scenery is complimented by lanceolate, graygreen leaves. Fritillaria persica requires a sunny position and plant at a depth of 10cm 4. Tall stems rise to roughly 36 and are adorned with pendulous, bellshaped purple and green florets, creating a delightful surprise in the spring garden. Apr 12, 2002 increasing in popularity is the persian fritillaria or fritillaria persica. Fritillary bulbs are fragile so always handle them with care. Choose a sunny position and a moist, well drained soil. Crown imperial lily, how to grow and care for fritillaria. Each plant may bear up to 30 narrow, bellshaped, downwardfacing flowers up to 34 long.
The flowers of fritillaria are pendant, with a checked pattern on the petals. Its one of the more tolerant species and needs a hot site to flourish. Pdf male individuals in cultivated fritillaria persica l. Pdf turkey is a rich country in terms of geophytes. Fritillaria persica are some of the toughest most resilient fritillaries, thriving in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. The genus has about 140 species divided among eight subgenera. Functional diversity of nectary structure and nectar composition in. Information on the fritillaria plant indicates that most are asian or european natives. Fritillaria persica purple dynamite brent and beckys. In a world awash with crocuses, daffodils, and early tulips, we can easily forget there are other bulbs in the world. Native to such locations as turkey, iran or jordan, fritillaria persica persian lily produces striking tall flower stalks bearing over 30 pendant bells, which range from plum purple to ivory in color.
Fritillaria persica is a middle eastern species of flowering plant in the lily family liliaceae, native. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish accept read more. I love the subtle colours and tones of the bells and am fascinated by the variation of form, shape and colour that exist within many species in cultivation and in the wild. Cytogenetic study on some fritillaria species of iran article pdf available in plant systematics and evolution 3006 june 2014 with 717 reads how we measure reads. Fritillaria persica, commonly called persian lily, is a bulbous perennial of the lily family that is noted for producing attractive racemes of plum purple to gray green. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 306812 with. Fritillaira bulbs have a hole in the top, so to avoid having this hole collect water and encourage bulb rot, plant the bulbs on their sides. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Frittilaria pudica suitable for the border and containers and for growing in a cool greenhouse.
Growing and selecting fritillaries by cyril lafong i grow a wide range of alpines and dwarf bulbs but i have a special interest in fritillaries. If you want to bring something really unusual to your spring garden, plant this exoticlooking hardy bulb. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 23 to improve the drainage. Fritillaria fritillaries is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the lily family. Fritillaria persica tall central flower spike covered with unique bellshaped blooms rises from healthy green foliage. Outdoor beds find a location where the soil drains well. Scientific name of specimen fritillaria persica linnaeus in species plantarum 304 1753. Adding drama to the spring garden, they combine beautifully with the architectural fritillaria. The tall flower stalks of this fritillary bear over 20 pendant bells, which range from greenish brown to deep purple in colour. Graygreen leaves add to the dramatic contrast of fritillaria persica. Buy fritillaria persica bulbs j parkers dutch bulbs.
Whether it is the charming checkered fritillary or whimsical crown imperial, these two members of the fritillaria genus which boasts more than 100 species boldly separate themselves from the sea of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils they bloom among. Effects of different planting dates on improving yield of fritillaria. Pdf research on propagation methods of persian lily bulbs. Fritillaria persica purple dynamite is extremely dark with glossy purple florets that make up this beautiful flower spike, opening fromt he bottom to the top. Persian lily or fritillaria persica exoticlooking hardy.
Persian fritillary fritillaria persica in the fritillarias. Fritillaria persica is a garden heirloom that dates to 1573. Growing from 8 to 36 tall with a bit of a skunky scent, most of our fritillaria were native to the western himalayas and asia minor from 1575 through 1905. Fritillaria persica commonly known as the persian lily, this showy, statuesque 1585 heirloom creates a focal point in late spring display gardens. Fritillaria persica an endangered indigenous species part of the lilies family, blooming flowers in february till march. There is a 5% discount on all fall bulb orders received by july 1, 2020 and an additional 5% discount for a total of 10% off for fall paid bulb orders received by july 1st, 2020. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Fritillaria persica plant finder missouri botanical garden.
On a stalk up to 3 feet tall, a flashy cluster of orange bells is surmounted by an oddlooking topknot of green leaves. After fritillaria have stopped flowering, trim off spent blossoms. Plant database entry for persian fritillary fritillaria persica with 15 images, one comment, and 14 data details. Fritillaria bulbs dont develop hard exteriors like many other bulbs.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The flowers contrast nicely with the graygreen foliage. Commonly known as the persian lily, this showy, statuesque 1585 heirloom creates a focal point in late spring display gardens. Originating from the middle east the exotic fritillaria persica grows up to 1m, making it a perfect border plant.
You cant miss fritillaria planted in a spring garden. A very striking fritillary with colors that will stand out in the garden. Male individuals in cultivated fritillaria persica l. This handsome and easilygrown species requires a hot, sunny, free draining position if grown in the open ground, or it can be grown in the bulb frame or alpine house. This 2 to 4foot bulb has rich, plumpurple nodding flowers along an elongated spike. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. Easy to grow in moist, welldrained soil in full sun or partial shade. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about fritillaria species, fritillary, persian fritillary fritillaria persica supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at. Persian fritillaria narrow 30 stalks of deep purple black bellshaped blossoms with gold centers in midspring. The first observation of a fritillaria flower visitor was made by white 1789.
Fritillaria acmopetala is found in turkey south western and south anatolia, cyprus and lebanon. Fritillaria flowers come colors of deep purple to white. Fritillaria fritillaries is a genus of spring flowering herbaceous bulbous perennial plants in the. Pdf in the last twenty years the growing number of studies about the reproductive biology in angiosperms has brought to light new cases of. Iran supports a great share of biodiversity and floristic endemism for. Plant fritillaria 1012 deep and about a foot apart. Persian fritillary fritillaria persica in the fritillarias database new. The petals have a characteristic checkered pattern. Once the stalk begins to emerge in midspring, it grows very quickly to a height of 34 feet and adorns itself with a crown of nodding, bell shaped flowers topped with a pineapplelike tuft of bright, glossy green leaves. Fritillaria persica commonly known as the persian lily has misty dark purple to almost black flowers on a strong stem with silvery graygreen leaves. With the exception of fritillaria imperialis and f. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and a. It offers a profusion of plumcolored, pendant bellshaped flowers on strong 30 stalks above bluegreen, wavy foliage.
Pdf research was carried out to determine the propagation of persian lilly fritillaria persica linn. Information on the fritillaria plant also describes the chocolate lily, fritillaria affinis, which grows wild in southeastern canada south to the san francisco bay area. The type species, fritillaria meleagris, was first described in europe in 1571, while other species from the middle east and asia were also introduced to europe at that time. Fritillaria imperialis or crown imperial has one of the more showy blooms in this genus. This flower has a checkered or mottled pattern on the drooping blooms. Fritillaria persica is a robust, bulbous perennial growing 3060cm in height, ranging in colour from deep purple to greenish brown. Genus fritillaria are bulbous herbaceous perennials with lanceshaped or linear leaves and nodding bellshaped or bowlshaped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or umbels details adiyaman is a vigorous bulbous perennial with narrow leaves and terminal racemes of nodding, bellshaped purplebrown flowers 2cm in length in spring. Unusual and hardy, fritillaria bulbs produce best when planted in moist soil in a sunny to part shade location in the flower bed. The scent of fritillaria imperialis has been called rather nasty, while that of f. The plant has been listed by the red data book of the flora of cyprus. Effects of different planting dates on improving yield of fritillaria imperialis l. Browse our wide selection of fritillaria bulbs and get them in time for the fall planting season.
Fritillaria species, fritillary, persian fritillary. Another of the wildflower fritillaria lilies is the snakeshead lily, fritillaria meleagris. Persian lily fritillaria persica from netherland bulb. Fritillaria persica or persian lily is one of the easier and weather tolerant fritillaries that can be grown in the garden.
These longlived spring bulbs are usually not bothered by pests or disease. Give them full sun and a rich, welldrained soil that stays dry in summer. Fritillaria persica pack of 3 bulbs fritillaria from the gold medal winning harts nursery. If there are still water puddles 56 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Collectors name and number date of collection collection locality habitatecology supplementary data plant material bulb from jacque amand international, uk. Persian fritillary fritillaria persica in the fritillarias database new and unread treemails. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental and naturalized in the lazio region of italy.
The bulbs have a faint skunky odor, which has the salutary effect of repelling pests, including voles. Buy adiyaman bulbs fritillaria persica gold medal winning. Fritillaria is one of the more unusual spring blooming bulbs in the garden. Scientific name of specimen fritillaria persica linnaeus in. Fritillaria imperialis crown imperials are impressive, spring flowering bulbs that have been cultivated since the 16th century. They prefer rich, welldraining neutral ph soil and filtered sunlight. Each raceme contains up to 30 conical, nodding, bellshaped flowers atop a stiff, erect stem rising to tall. Fritillaria persica, commonly called persian lily, is a bulbous perennial of the lily family that is noted for producing attractive racemes of plum purple to gray green flowers in spring. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. With nodding flowers that are either brightly colored, muted or checkered, this group of bulbs is sure to attract some attention. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Its habitat is scrub, corn fields and open woods up to m.
Fritillaria persica adiyaman fritillary adiyamanrhs. This flower has a delicate appearance, it is elegant and quite unusual. Buy fritillaria persica flower bulbs at wholesale pricing from the best grower in holland. This unusual fritillaria is a mutation that was found growing in a breeders field of fritillaria persica. This superb west asian late spring flower is one of the more tolerant species, flourishing best in good soil in a hot welldrained spot or even in a large container. The bell shaped dark purple flowerheads of this fritillaria bloom in spring. A ring of bright orange or yellow bellshaped, nodding flowers are crowned with a tuft of leaves. Fritillaria imperialis crown imperialrhs gardening. Blooming in mid to late spring, they rise atop the foliage of lanceolate, graygreen leaves. Deer and rodentresistant fritillaria have ivory, yellow, green, plum or twotone pedant, bellshaped flowers. Genus fritillaria are bulbous herbaceous perennials with lanceshaped or linear leaves and nodding bellshaped or bowlshaped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or umbels. Fritillaria the flower expert flowers encyclopedia.
Mar 08, 2014 fritillaria persica an endangered indigenous species part of the lilies family, blooming flowers in february till march. If an article link referred you here, you might want to go back and fix it to point directly to the intended page. Pdf cytogenetic study on some fritillaria species of iran. Fritillaria the bell shaped flowers seem rather large for the plant. But youll always remember the first time you encounter a crown imperial fritillaria imperialis. Fritillaria genus is a part of this natural wealth with its 39 species that grow naturally. Fritillaria persica is a middle eastern species of flowering plant in the lily family liliaceae, native to southern turkey, iran, iraq, lebanon, syria, palestine and israel. Persische fritillarie, barockgarten grosssedlitz 1.