Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii
Thunberg Fritillary
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Description
Fritillaria thunbergii is probably better known to phytotherapists, who call it zhe bei mu, than to amateur gardeners. It is a very pretty bulbous plant originating from Kazakhstan. It also grows under the cover of bamboo in western China. This species is distinguished by its beautiful flowering stems adorned with pale yellow-green bells, appearing from early spring. It will thrive and be very happy in partially shaded and cool areas of the garden, alongside other exotic-looking but hardy plants.
Fritillaria thunbergii belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in shaded and moist areas, from sea level up to 600m (1968ft) altitude. Its whitish bulb, measuring 20 to 30mm (1in) in diameter, is composed of thick scales. Its vegetation emerges from the ground in late winter or early spring. Over time, the plant spreads in width through the production of numerous daughter bulbs, forming lovely clumps. It produces brown stems that can reach up to 60cm (24in) in height when flowering, but more often around 40cm (16in), depending on growing conditions. The light green leaves are narrow and linear, ending in a sort of long tendril. They are gathered in small clusters or whorls on the stem. Flowering takes place from March to May. Several flowers, measuring 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, appear on the upper part of each stem, hanging towards the ground. The exterior of the corolla is pale-yellow, slightly tinged with green and often speckled, while the interior is adorned with a brown mosaic pattern. The plant goes dormant in summer.
Fritillaria thunbergii is particularly well-suited to cool understory environments, and it readily naturalises with Naples cyclamens, for example. The plant tolerates moderate summer drought once well established. Plant the bulbs deeply, under deciduous trees or non-invasive fargesia bamboos, for example. Its bright and delicate flowers pair well with those of daffodils, wood hyacinths, bleeding hearts, and corydalis, for example.
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Fritillaria
thunbergii
Liliaceae
Thunberg Fritillary
Central Asia
Planting and care
This bulbous plant should be planted in autumn at a depth of at least 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in), in well-draining soil. Adding sand or fine gravel, preferably non-limestone, will help prevent bulb rot. After flowering, the leaves should be left to allow the bulb to regenerate. It prefers soils rich in humus, which are moist in spring and slightly drier in summer and winter. Be careful of excessive moisture in winter. Choose a partially shaded location, in the morning sun or under the cover of trees and bushes with light foliage. Fritillary thunbergii can also be grown in a pot with well-draining substrate.
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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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