Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Fritillaria camschatcensis
Kamchatka fritillary, Black lily, Black sarana
It will start this spring, for now I can't tell.
nathalie, 20/11/2025
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Description
Fritillaria camschatcensis, also known as Kamchatka fritillary, is a cold-resistant species that comes from northeastern Asia and northwestern North America. In late spring, this bulbous plant bears a flowering stem adorned with astonishing purple-chocolate bell-shaped flowers speckled with pale-yellow. Preferring slightly damp soil and the humus of clear undergrowth, this unique plant will bring a touch of exoticism to a cool and semi-shaded area of the garden.
Fritillaria camschatcensis belongs to the Liliaceae family. Its habitat includes pond edges, meadows, clear forests, rocky beaches, and riverbanks. It can be found from plains to subalpine zones, not far from coasts. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a bulb from which vegetation emerges from the ground in spring. The bulb has several large fleshy scales, similar to garlic. The stem, which reaches an average height of 35 to 40cm (14 to 16in) when in bloom (sometimes up to 60cm (24in)), bears shiny, bright green lanceolate leaves, up to 10cm (4in) long. They are arranged in whorls, meaning they are inserted in clusters at regular intervals. Flowering occurs from May to July. Elongated ovoid flower buds appear near the top of the stem, hanging towards the ground. They open into bell-shaped flowers with 6 petals that are dark brown to almost black on the outside, revealing a purple-chocolate interior spotted and streaked with pale-yellow. Yellow stamens dominate the centre of the flower. The flowers are pollinated by flies. The blooms emit a curious scent that may not be pleasing.
Fritillaria camschatcensis ideally grows in non-burning sun or at the edge of undergrowth, in rich and light soil that remains moist even in summer. It is a highly decorative plant that will enhance any garden. Plant the bulbs among ferns, rodgersias, hostas, ligularias, and astilbes that thrive in similar environments. Once established, the plant will naturalise and multiply in the garden.
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Fritillaria
camschatcensis
Liliaceae
Kamchatka fritillary, Black lily, Black sarana
North Asia
Planting and care
Fritillaria camschatcensis should be planted in autumn at a depth of 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) in light, well-draining, humus-rich or loamy soil that remains moist even in summer. It tolerates slightly alkaline subsoil, as well as slightly salty soils. Choose a partially shaded or non-scorching sunny exposure. This plant is sensitive to heatwaves and drought, but it withstands cold very well. After flowering, the leaves should be left to allow the bulb to regenerate. This fritillaria can be grown in a pot with well-draining, nutrient-rich substrate that remains moist.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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