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Fritillaria persica Plum Bells Bulbs for Planting

Fritillaria persica Plum Bells Bulbs for Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Planting Season: Fall (September–November) for best spring blooms.

Planting Depth: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) with pointed end up.

Spacing: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) apart.

Choose well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

How to Grow

Maintain even moisture during growth and blooming, reducing watering after flowering.

Feed with balanced fertilizer when shoots emerge and phosphorus-rich feed after bloom.

Mulch lightly after planting to retain moisture and stabilize soil.

Tips

Plant in clusters for architectural impact.

Stake tall stems in windy areas if needed.

Allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs for next season

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Elegant

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright clumping

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Fritillaria persica Plum Bells Bulbs for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Bulb

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering bulb

Fritillaria persica, known as Plum Bells, is a striking bulbous perennial valued for its tall stems covered in nodding, rich purple, bell-shaped flowers. It adds architectural height and unique deep hues to spring gardens, contrasting beautifully with lighter blooms. These bulbs are ideal for mixed borders, rock gardens, and cut flower use

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Fall

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Tall

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

4–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8–10 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

4 - 6

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000164503

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Fritillaria persica flowers look like?

The plant produces upright flower stems carrying clusters of distinctive hanging, bell-shaped blooms.

Does Fritillaria persica need winter protection?

In colder regions, a protective mulch layer can help insulate planted bulbs during severe winter conditions.

Can Plum Bells be planted in rock gardens?

Yes. Its architectural flower stems and preference for well-drained soil make it suitable for rock-garden settings.

Should Fritillaria bulbs be watered heavily?

No. Keep soil moderately moist while avoiding prolonged saturation, particularly around dormant bulbs.

When should Fritillaria persica foliage be removed?

Allow foliage to naturally yellow and die back after flowering before removing it.

Can these bulbs be combined with spring flowers?

Yes. Their tall flower stems can provide vertical contrast among lower-growing spring bulbs and perennials.