Fritillaria pontica

Spring flowering bulb

Flower colour: greenish with brown and orange spots

Flowering period: April – May

Average plant height: 20 – 40 cm

Planting depth to base of bulb: 12.5 cm

Spacing between bulbs: 10 cm

Type of bulb: bulb

Light requirements: full or partial shade

Landscape uses: rock gardens, and under trees and shrubs

This is an unique, little-known species native to Asia Minor and Southeast Europe. It’s uniquely coloured flowers have an unpleasant odour.

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Related variations

Fritillaria imperialis

Fritillaria meleagris (Snake’s-head fritillary)

Fritillaria michailovskyi

Fritillaria persica

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