Fritillaria raddeana
8-12pendant straw yellow flowers. Plant resembles F. imperialis., but proportionally smaller. Foliage lustrous shiny green.
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 :Turkménistan, Kopet dag, Aidrer Gorge, Iran (NE)
- Native climate :continental
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :70-100 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. 3-3)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-2)