Fritillaria ‘Pontica’ is a beautiful bulbous perennial plant that produces clusters of pale green, bell-shaped flowers with brown markings. The flowers bloom in spring and are a delightful addition to any garden.
This plant grows around 8-10 inches tall and prefers partial shade and well-drained, loamy soil. Fritillaria ‘Pontica’ is fully hardy in the UK and is relatively easy to care for. Plant the bulbs between September and December, 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. Water the bulbs regularly during the growing season, and mulch around the plants to help retain moisture.
Fritillaria ‘Pontica’ is not susceptible to many pests or diseases and was the recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its reliability in the garden.
Product details
- Bulb count per pack: 5 bulbs
- Flower colour: Green
- Flowering months: April, May
- Flowering height: 20cm/8″
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- When to plant: September, October, November, December
- Planting depth: 10cm/4″
- Bulb spacing: 10cm/4″
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil type: Well-drained
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Special features: Ideal for pots, pollinator friendly, comes back every year
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its reliability in the garden