Fritillaria carica
Green nodding flowers, narrowly campanulate, leaves are glaucus.
The genus
This genus is generally found in the Mediterranean, West of Asia and California. Generally found 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 :Turquie (sw, prov Mula)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot
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. 1-3), December (sem. 1-3)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-2)