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Fritillaries: how to plant and care for them

Fritillaries: how to plant and care for them

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Modified the Thursday, 31 July 2025  by Pascal 1 min.

Difficulty

Choosing the planting location

Plant them in a sunny spot; fritillaries also tolerate partial shade in the warmest regions.

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Choosing the planting substrate

Soil must be well-drained. If it is not, incorporate gravel and sand into your soil when planting the bulb.

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Planting method

The bulb is very fragile, so handle it with care.

This bulb has the particularity of having a hollow top and scales, which is why it should be planted lying on its side (20 cm deep) to prevent moisture from seeping inside and causing it to rot.