Bulbs: A 'confused' Fritillaria specie..., 1 by bonitin

bonitin wrote:
Fritillaria roots grow actively for 10 months , and if the roots die the plant dies even if they do flower once

Could that mean that all of these Fritillaria's I bought 'dry' will not come back next year?

I have the impression that specially F.raddeana is looking very vigorous, I cannot imagine it to die..

Interesting the information on the site you gave that they shouldn't be pampered in a greenhouse but being exposed to the cold and elements outside..

Your F. imperialis looks so beautiful against the sky, I love the rich colour and the veining on the flower petals.

If any of my Fritillaria's make seed, shall I save them for you?


The brave and proud F.raddeana withstanding dignified the adverse elements; (it could be its making seeds as it got frequent visits from bees), pic. from this morning