Fritillaria rhodocanakis ‘ssp argolic
Category photo (no photo of its own for this entry)
Pendant pale yellow flowers, with a maroon to purple apical part with curved tips. The ellipetical spaed, glaucous green leaves
The genus
This genus is generally found in the Mediterranean, West of Asia and California on stony hillsides with moisture retentive clays at higher altitudes. Bulbs have very little tunic and can dry out easily. Very light humidity during summer dormancy can be beneficial. Flowers are usually pendulous.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Liliaceae
- Native to :Grèce
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-2), December (sem. 3-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-3)