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Posted by StaffordshireMags (U1624415) on Friday, 13th April 2012
Several times I have tried to grow these from bulbs planted in autumn. 10 Bulbs will give me 1 flower if lucky! Are these plants better transplanted 'in the green'?. Thanks, Maggie
i've done both - planted bulbs in autumn and then pots of bulbs bought in spring. They like to be planted deep and left undisturbed and they like to be well drained but dampish in summer.
There's more info form the RHS that may help -
Never tryed bulbs but did plant a green specimen in spring, 2 years ago, happy to say its still alive and kicking.
Its never got any bigger in width then when I planted it, and this year its produced 2 flowers. Not sure about last year because I was 3 days over my due date, as you've guessed - pregnant at the time. The plant is at my allotment
My thoughts - very slow growers but that doesn't matter because its lush !!
Took a picture last week, will try and upload it.
Here's a picture of my snakeshead fritillary;-
They like a heavier, damper soil Maggie. So if yours is on the light side they may not be happy. They grow in the water meadows of Magdalen College Oxford- wonderful sight if you can get to see them about now.
I planted dry bulbs & they have done well, even self-seeding into a nearby border! I must've picked the one bit in my garden with some clay type properties!
Watch out for lily beetle thouigh- they love them! J.
They do like it dry in summer. One trick is to plant the bulbs on their sides, and yes, they need to be deep.
Here's a photo of mine taken a couple of weeks ago - it was only put in last year but loves being by the pond.
Ahhh, its lush groundelder, white ones too !!
Mine have been self seeding in my clay soil, with just a bit of help from me. I collect the seedheads in summer and shake out the seeds onto the soil. I rake it over lightly and leave it.
Mine self-seed happily on the edge of my rockery.
Really nice
, in reply to message 11.
Posted by StaffordshireMags (U1624415) on Saturday, 14th April 2012
Thanks everyone. Mine are in clay soil which doesn't dry out so I will just keep my finders crossed for next year. I have 1 flower this year, and will buy more bulbs in autumn and I will remember to plant faily deep. Maggie
My friend posted me some seeds from her Snakeshead Fritilaria, which i haven't planted as somehow I thought I would be wasting my time, however, this thread has given me new hope!! Thank you.
Been down to visit my Dad today.
The grass verges at the start of the village have LOADS of them, along side the daffodils- glorious sight.
Dont remember seeing the fritillaries there before- sunny sight, but clayish soil.
Good luck with yours Beanyjeany. J.
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