Fritillaria olivieri
Fritillaria olivieri
Fritillaria olivieri
Fritillaria olivieri
Fritillaria olivieri
Olivier's Fritillary
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Description
The Fritillaria olivieri is a wild fritillary that comes from the northern part of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, where it can be found up to 4000 meters (13123 feet) high, not far from the ephemeral streams that dry up in the summer. This species, resistant to cold and fairly easy to cultivate, offers original flowers in the middle of spring, in the form of long pendulous and retrorse bell-shaped flowers, marked with brown to red on a green background. The bulbs should be planted in the sun, in a rock garden or on a raised bed. The soil should be well-drained, moist in spring, but drier in summer.
The Fritillaria olivieri belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is a plant that comes from relatively dry mountainous environments in winter, moist in spring, and dry in summer. There is significant variation within this species, which is manifested by the existence of very rare forms, with different flowers such as Green Dreams, discovered in a culture of Persian fritillaries.
This fritillary develops from a scaly bulb measuring 3 cm (1in) in diameter, sometimes equipped with bulblets. The foliage consists of 6 to 8 green and shiny leaves, narrowly lanceolate or oblong, glaucous green in colour, arranged alternately. Flowering takes place in May-June. Each flower stem, 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14in) tall, carries 1 to 3 campanulate flowers, 3.5 cm (1in) long, green in colour, shaded with brown to reddish or slightly paved. The tips of the petals are curved upwards. The flowers have a sweetish fragrance. After pollination, a cylindrical and erect fruit is formed, which will release numerous flat seeds when ripe. The above-ground vegetation of the Fritillaria olivieri disappears in summer, and the plant goes into dormancy. During this time of year, the soil should be rather dry.
As unique as the Snake's Head Fritillary, and quite hardy, the lovely Fritillaria olivieri is better suited to dry locations in summer. Give it a small spot in the rock garden or in a bed that will not retain too much water, neither in winter nor in summer. This bulbous plant, which doesn't tolerate much competition, naturally pairs well with other spring-flowering bulbs, such as tulips or botanical narcissus. It can also be paired with dwarf or intermediate bearded irises. Beautiful pots can also be composed with its bulbs, allowing for close-up admiration of the flowers and protection from excessive moisture in winter and summer.
Another advantage of fritillaries is that their bulbs emit an odor that repels rodents, especially moles. They will therefore protect your tulip bulbs from their attacks without bothering you; the odor is imperceptible once the bulb is planted.
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Fritillaria
olivieri
Liliaceae
Olivier's Fritillary
West Asia
Planting and care
The Fritillaria olivieri thrives in the sun. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 6-7 cm (2-3in). It ideally thrives in a montane climate that is not too cold, where winters and summers are dry (but not too hot), and springs are humid. Plant it in fertile and well-drained soil. If the drainage is insufficient, the fritillaria may rot, both in winter and summer. Carry out the planting as soon as possible, from September to October, by adding sand, gravel, or pumice to the planting hole and planting in a raised bed (25 cm (10in) of elevation is sufficient). In winter, we recommend mulching the fritillaria, partly to protect it from the cold, but especially from excessive humidity. Remove faded flowers if you do not want them to self-seed. Do not water your fritillaria in summer and winter. If the soil is too dry at the end of winter and in spring, water it well to start the bulb, but also to support its growth and flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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