Fritillaria amana, a rare and beautiful bulbous perennial, features elegant nodding bell-shaped flowers, typically in shades of purple or maroon.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright light, especially during the growing season. Can tolerate some shade, particularly in hotter climates.
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings in the growing season; keep dry during summer dormancy.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool winters for vernalization and moderate temperatures during the growing season. Protect from extreme heat.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly during the active growing season (spring and autumn) when the soil begins to dry. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage yellows and dies back in summer, entering a dry dormancy period.
Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks just above the foliage to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb. Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally before cutting it away.
This ensures the bulb replenishes its reserves for the following year's bloom.
Propagation is primarily done by division of bulbs after they have naturally multiplied. Carefully separate offset bulbs in late summer or early autumn when the plant is dormant.
Replant them immediately into well-draining soil at the appropriate depth.
Repot Fritillaria amana every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become overcrowded, ideally in late summer or early autumn. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of loam, sand, and compost.
Plant bulbs with the tip just below the soil surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Fritillaria Amana (Fritillaria amana)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | Fritillaria amana |
Similar in genus Fritillaria
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