Fritillaria

Fritillaria derives from the Latin name fritillus, meaning ‘dice-box’ and accessible from a Dutch company «Astra Fund Holland BV» that is engaged in the wholesale of plants. The plant has 100 kinds of this remarkable spherical plant. This plant is native to Mediterranean region. Color and the form of Fritillaria flower differs significantly from one kind to other. This is one of the interesting tubers to grow but do not try to develop them because of their scent. Most of fragrance like decaying meat or unpleasant eggs. The most common types of this bulb which can be grown are Crown imperial, Snake’s head fritillaria or checkered lily, Persian fritillaria, Green fritillaria, and F. assyriaca. Fritillaria needs a well-drained earth and will not flourish in damp soil. These tubers bloom in a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade to cover shade. “Fritillaria Bulbs” buy wholesale; are round, with tiny points or small notches on top, conditional to its type. Once you have planted it then water well, mildly soaked the soil. In early to mid-summer it leaves will get yellow and perish back as the plant gets back to a dormant situation. This plant is not suggested for containers.