Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Also known as Fritillary · Zhejiang Fritillary
Fritillaria thunbergii is a bulbous perennial with nodding, bell-shaped flowers, often in shades of purple and green, blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings, significantly reduce in summer.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during growth, requires a cool dry period for dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Bulbs are toxic when ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back to the bulb. Cut back yellowing foliage only when it has completely dried and can be easily pulled away, usually in late spring or early summer.
Fritillaria thunbergii can be propagated by offsets (bulblets) which can be carefully separated from the parent bulb during repotting. Sow fresh seeds in autumn or spring, but be aware that seedlings may take several years to reach flowering size.
Repot Fritillaria thunbergii every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become crowded. The best time is after the foliage has died back, typically in late summer or early autumn, using well-draining soil mix in a pot with drainage holes.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Fritillaria |
| Species | Fritillaria thunbergii |
Similar in genus Fritillaria
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