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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.1m
max. spread |
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0.45m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Fritillaria camschatcensis
Other names: Black sarana, Chocolate lily, Indian rice
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Genus: Fritillaria
Species: F. camschatcensis - F. camschatcensis is a bulbous perennial with lance-shaped, glossy, light green leaves and pendent, cup-shaped dark black-purple, green or yellow flowers in early summer.
Fritillaria camschatcensis is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow, Green, Dark-purple, Black in Spring
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Toxicity: Pollen may cause skin irritation.
Fritillaria camschatcensis (Black sarana) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Naturalised in turf, Rock, Wildflower
Cultivation: Handle bulbs carefully and plant 4 times their own depth. Needs well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from rain. Will not tolerate wet conditions. May be grown in a frame or cold greenhouse to keep bulbs nearly dry whilst dormant.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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