Pyrenean fritillary (Fritillaria pyrenaica)

Pyrenean fritillary

Pyrenean fritillary is a beautiful bulbous plant with linear leaves and bowl-shaped flowers. This Pyrenean native produces single light purple campanulate blooms. It thrives in a majority of fertile, well-drained soils.

Scientific classification

Species

Pyrenean fritillary (Fritillaria pyrenaica)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

10 cm

Spread

Green, Gray, Silver

Leaf Color

2.5 cm to 3.5 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Brown, Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Green, Gray, Silver, Purple, Brown

Stem Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Pyrenean fritillary

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Pyrenean fritillary flourishes in humid, moist environments typical of alpine regions. It prefers evenly moist soil, requiring watering twice a week. Indoor cultivation in cooler temperatures enhances humidity and reduces watering frequency while supporting its growth cycle.

Fertilize: For optimal growth and flowering of pyrenean fritillary, apply balanced nutrition fertilizers monthly during growth phases, switching to high phosphorus types before blooming. Dilute to half-strength to prevent root burn. Reduce fertilization in winter and wear gloves to avoid over-fertilization and soil salt accumulation.

Pruning: Pyrenean fritillary is a bulbous perennial with nodding flowers. Prune in early to late spring after blooming by removing dead foliage to promote growth. Avoid cutting green leaves as they support bulb health. Use sterilized tools to prevent disease.

Propagation: Pyrenean fritillary is a perennial bulbous flower that flourishes in rocky environments, with distinct nodding blooms. Propagation is achieved through division during dormancy, by detaching smaller bulblets and replanting at the same depth, promoting robust growth and flowering consistent with the parent plant.

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