Fritillaria uva vulpes - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Fox's grape fritillary (Fritillaria uva-vulpis) produces attractive, multi-coloured flowers in April. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 cm and grows up to 20 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fritillaria assyriaca.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fox's grape fritillary are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Turkey.

Frost hardiness
The Fox's grape fritillary has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Fox's grape fritillary sets beautiful accents together with: Persian chess flower, narcissus.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The multi-coloured, bell-shaped flowers appear in April.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Group planting, natural garden, herbaceous border, small/front garden