Fritillaria, Imperialis rubra

I purchased this bulb in Zone 9 and now think it may be too wet in our area. Has anyone had any luck with planting them in a pot? Thank you.
Carol

I find that frittilaria particularly difficult. I planted it in the very best location I
have - in a rocky planting bed, excellent drainage. I planted it on its side. It
came up the first year and never again. I'm giving up on them. I have so
much better luck with most other fritt's

Tam

Hi Tammy - I'm in a somewhat similar zone (I never had luck with frittalaria lasting from year to year), but this year, I pulled them up in early summer and tossed them on a shelf in the office and they did great. I was able to plant them again yesterday and they looked almost as good as my new order. I'm hoping with annual lifting, that I can continue to enjoy them without going through the huge expense. I don't like lifting bubs, but at almost $5 apiece, I can be motivated.

I am trying raddeana (from Van Engelen). They have a similar look and appear to tolerate
more moisture. I don't bother with stuff that can't take care of itself around here. :-)

But that does bode well for Carol, doesn't it! If you can pull and replant, she should do well
with a container that she stops watering during the summer.

Tam

You all have the most beautiful gardens even in all that cold. The heat and clay soil here kill a lot of different plants. I'm considering moving North :)

You say that now - let's talk in January! >;-)