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Fritillaria persica
Fritillaria persica
Fritillaria persica
Fritillaria persica
Fritillaria persica
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Fritillaria persica, or Persian lily, is a botanical species that always makes a big impression. This bulbous plant is distinguished by its spectacular flowering stems adorned with bell-shaped flowers that are very dark. The entire plant is covered with a kind of bloom, giving the foliage a soft green-grey-blue colour. The flowers have amazing reflections. Originating from the mountains of Persia, this bulbous plant acclimatises quite easily in our gardens if it is placed in the sun, in well-drained soil. In spring, it's all you see in the rockery or in a raised bed!
Fritillaria persica belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to an area ranging from Jordan to Iran, and is widely found in Western Asia. It comes from areas with relatively dry mountain environments in winter, where it can be found growing in dry rockeries, along paths or fields, between 500 and 1200m (1640 and 3937ft) of altitude. This fritillary often grows in limestone soils. There is a significant variation within the species, which is manifested by the existence of very rare forms with different flowers.
The Persian fritillary develops from a large scale bulb measuring up to 8cm (3in) in diameter, which is sensitive to winter moisture. The vigorous buds emerge from the ground in February-March, then quickly elongate to form tall stems reaching a height of 80cm (32in) to 1m (3ft) at the time of flowering, in April. Each stem is adorned with entire and shortly lanceolate leaves, regularly spaced and spirally arranged up to a height of 50cm (20in). They have a beautiful matte grey-green-blue colour, as if powdered. Each stem ends in a spike over 30cm (12in) long, bearing 15 to 20 trailing flowers tightly packed together. Their colour is intermediate between plum, brown, and violet when they open, turning to purple when fully open. The petals, like the leaves, appear covered with a light silvery bloom. Their pleasant fragrance attracts pollinating insects. After pollination, a cylindrical and erect fruit forms, which will release numerous flat seeds when ripe. The above-ground vegetation disappears in summer, and the plant enters a period of rest. The soil should be rather dry during this dormant stage.
As spectacular as the Imperial Fritillary, which is much more well-known, the majestic Persian fritillary surpasses it in elegance. Give it a good place in a rockery or in a bed that does not retain too much water, neither in winter nor in summer. There are different varieties of Persian fritillaries ('Adiyaman', 'Bicolor Magic Bells') that blend perfectly together. You can also choose Euphorbia 'Glacier Blue', shrubby artemisias, or pink perennial salvias as companions, which will somewhat mask its absence in summer and winter. The Persian fritillary brings verticality to tulip and narcissus beds, just like eremurus that appreciate the same environments.
Another advantage is that their bulbs emit a scent that repels rodents, especially moles. They can therefore be used to protect tulip bulbs from their attacks.
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It thrives in the sun (or in partial shade in hot regions). Ideally, it prefers a continental climate (or not too cold mountain climate) where winters and summers are dry and springs are humid. Plant it in fertile and well-drained soil. Avoid soil that is too acidic or heavy: if the drainage is insufficient, the fritillary may rot, both in winter and in summer. Carry out the planting as soon as possible, from September to October, by adding sand, gravel, or pumice to the planting hole and planting in a raised bed (a 25cm (10in) difference in height is sufficient). Place the bulb at a depth of 20cm (8in), slightly tilting it so that its core does not collect rainwater.
In winter, we recommend mulching the fritillary, partly to protect it from the cold, but especially from excessive humidity. Remove faded flowers if you do not want them to self-sow. Do not water your fritillaries in summer and winter. If the soil is too dry in spring, water lightly to start the bulb, but always without excess.
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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).
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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 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:
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.