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Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor' (Persian lily 'Bicolor')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor'
Other names
Persian lily 'Bicolor', Persian fritillary 'Bicolor'
Genus
Fritillaria Fritillaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Bicolor' _ 'Bicolor' is a vigorous, bulbous perennial with strong, upright stems bearing lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and terminal racemes of pendent, bell-shaped, purple-flushed, pale green flowers in spring.
Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Flower
Pale-green, Flushed purple in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lily beetle (Scarlet) , Slugs Lily beetle (Scarlet) , Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Seeds require a cold period before germination in spring. Divide offsets in late summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor' (Persian lily 'Bicolor') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Prefers cool, moist summers but will tolerate hotter sites than most Fritillaria. Handle the fragile bulbs carefully and plant at four times own depth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor'
Other names
Persian lily 'Bicolor', Persian fritillary 'Bicolor'
Genus
Fritillaria Fritillaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Bicolor' _ 'Bicolor' is a vigorous, bulbous perennial with strong, upright stems bearing lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and terminal racemes of pendent, bell-shaped, purple-flushed, pale green flowers in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green, Flushed purple in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Seeds require a cold period before germination in spring. Divide offsets in late summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Fritillaria persica 'Bicolor' (Persian lily 'Bicolor') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Prefers cool, moist summers but will tolerate hotter sites than most Fritillaria. Handle the fragile bulbs carefully and plant at four times own depth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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