Fritillaria persica 'Adiyaman'
Persian Fritillary
- Late Winter 2021
- 32
- 9
- Late Winter 2019
- 61
- 21
- Early Autumn 2018
- 31
- 4
- Early Spring 2018
- 47
- 4
- Early Spring 2018
- 40
- 6
- Early Spring 2018
- 40
- 5
- Early Spring 2017
- 57
- 5
- Late Winter 2017
- 102
- 10
- Mid Spring 2016
- 84
- 19
- Early Spring 2016
- 131
- 44
- Early Spring 2016
- 51
- 7
- Early Spring 2016
- 62
- 22
- Early Spring 2016
- 30
- 2
- Late Winter 2016
- 25
- 12
- Mid Autumn 2015
- 13
- 4
Fritillaria persica 'Adiyaman'
- Late Winter 2021
- 32
- Late Winter 2019
- 61
20/02/19 - Project Update - this photo is a few weeks old now, but relevant now as Fritillaria will soon be starting to break through the soil. Iβve had a clump of Fritillaria persica for about 3/4 years now and last year it didnβt flower as the 3 bulbs I originally purchased finally split. This means they need to grow on a little bit before they reach flowering size again, and as they are large bulbs I took the opportunity to lift and space them out a bit to optimise this yearβs growth. #friti
I was quite surprised that each had actually split into three/four new bulbs, so now I have ten π. These were replanted in my new bulb nursery raised bed outside the polytunnel so hoping they grow well this year, maybe a flower or two π€πΌ. This project is separate to my other project on the same plant where Iβm trying to propagate by using scales in baggies (see previous pic - I bought separate bulbs for that experiment) #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #fritillariapersica #persianfritillary
Iβm also curious if Iβll see any stem fasciation this year - this is a disorder which can be caused by various factors although it will always be a non-living (abiotic) factor such as environmental conditions, genetics, or physical damage in the apical meristems, which are the areas of the stem containing cells which are dividing actively. Any light weeding around new growth tips can damage those areas causing abnormal fasciated growth, where some plants are more prone to it than others ππΌ
#persianfritillary-tips #fritillaria-persica-tips #fritillariapersica-tips
Don't you just love it when your bulbs split and multiply π I've counted my iris reticulata Harmony today because they aren't producing flowerbuds, and I'm up from 8 bulbs to 15. ππ That's 7 new bulbs since I planted them 3/4 years ago (although I suspect there were more than 7 because one year I moved Harmony and I lost some bulbs along the way).
Thxs for sharing all this great information ππ
I agree with @terrimclaughlin @richard.spicer.7906 Richard, why is it quite a few of my bulbs last year ( even newly planted bulbs) come up all green but no flowers. I leave the foliage on till they die back, and new bulbs I plant them deep enough with slug pellets in the whole, and I feed. So help please ππ».
It might be the feed Sue βΊ New bulbs don't really need feeding as they already have everything they need to flower and feeding them might promote leaf growth at the expense of flowers. Some of the bulbs I planted last year which I fed at the same time ended up leggy with nice big leaves but had tiny flowers. So now I opt for feeding bulbs after flowering but Rich has another regimen with tomato feed. @suerichards
Thank you @ublaszko π
I think it greatly depends on which bulbs you have Sue - sometimes itβs just in wrong place, so no matter how long you wait it just wonβt flower. Other times itβs because they are crowded and too close together (daffs typically get narcissus blindness after some time and benefit from being divided). Sometimes it might be because theyβve been planted too deeply. Which bulbs is it that youβve had problems with Sue? @suerichards
@richard.spicer.7906 thanks Richard. itβs mostly the tulips. Could it be that I top dress the soil with compost each year and every second or third year I put bark down, so they are too deep.
Think it depends Urszula on bulb again - most bulbs produce their flowering bud the previous season so even for a new bulb I would still consider whether it is beneficial to feed. Some I donβt think have any need for it as they are prolific and donβt need additional feed, whereas for others like hippeastrum, velthemia, and most spring bulbs grown in pots I would feed as nutrients easily leached from pots. Also depends on growing medium used, i very rarely use only compost on its own @ublaszko
- Early Autumn 2018
- 31
And another experiment - bulb scaling, done easily on scaly bulbs like Fritillaria and Lilium bulbs. Iβve broken off individual scales with a small piece of basal plate attached to each, and just throw them in a bag with propagating medium. The bags are the same with the exception of the medium - the one on left is 50/50 peat and perlite and bag on right is 50/50 peat and gravel. Iβll shove these in the cupboard too ππΌπ
#bulb #bulb-propagation #bulb-scaling #Fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #fritillariapersica
You must have a big cupboard ππ I love experiments like this! So exciting if it works!
ππ - I might have to spread out to the airing cupboard too! @bluefox23
- Early Spring 2018
- 47
Better closeup of the stem 'Fasciation' - the stem becomes more flattened/thicker, like it's been pressed with a rolling pin. The end of the stem where the bud should be ends up very mutated and flat. A number of plants are prone to this, euphorbia being one. Some forms of fasciation can be exploited as attractive qualities (I think in certain cacti/succulents). It's not a disease, rather a disorder. The cause here is prob either damage to cells either through cold or microbe
#plantdisorder #fasciation #persianfritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #fritillary - You can read more here - π€π https://www.rhs.org.uk/Advice/Profile?pid=525
It has many more leaves per stem too!
Such a pretty dense foliage shot.
- Early Spring 2018
- 40
I think these bulbs split last year on my Persian Fritillary, itβs got lots of thinner stems/foliage and no buds. Itβs a shame for this year as it has no flowers by the looks of it, but itβs reproducing, so hopefully the younger bulblets will grow further and will be flowering size by next year π€πΌ. I also noticed one of the stems had some βFasciationβ - which is a disorder which can cause stems of certain plants to become mishaped - hoping it is a one off caused by the extreme cold in March
#persianfritillary #fritillaria-persica #fritillary #fritillaria
Iβll try getting a close up of the Fasciated stem ππΌ
Sorry that youβre not going to get flowers this year but isnβt fasciation fascinating π
Oh yeah, I have the same thing going on, double the stems no bud. Could it be a reaction to the colder weather we've had as well?
They've probably produced "bulbets" which is the reason for the small stems. Best bet is to dig up and divide after they've finished so the baby bulbs bulk out ready for next year. All Lily's do the same, no matter what variety π
- Early Spring 2018
- 40
The return of this beautiful beast π - with more shoots than ever #fritillaria-persica #fritillaria #persianfritillary #fritillary
Fabulous!
Oh these are really lovely!
This is one that I struggle with constantly! π£
I planted some of these last autumn but no sign of then yet. Fingers crossed they will appear soon.
- Early Spring 2017
- 57
Only one flower this year on my clump of #persianfritillary - quite a bit of foliage though so hoping the bulbs have just split and need a year break. The silvery green foliage colour and the wine coloured flower combination is a really good look in the border ππΌ #fritillaria-persica #fritillary #fritillaria
Gorgeous plant.......and photo capture! π
I fought a lily beetle on mine chomping away at the flower head...don't think it's going to flower now π but yours is fab ππ»
That's lovely Richardπ€
Love that Rich π
- Late Winter 2017
- 102
The silvery-green foliage of #fritillaria-persica also making a welcoming return - this is one of my favourite #fritillary π has wine coloured flower spikes ππΌ #fritillaria #persianfritillary #bulbs
This is my favourite too Richardπ the colour is stunning π
I love the way the leaves are wrapped around each other π
Gorgeous Richard, mine are just breaking the surface.
Look at how those leaves grow, amazing
They will be lovely Richard. ππ
I remember when I bought it @icedance that I was thinking I would be lucky to see it as I had heard they rot easily. Planted the bulbs on their sides and fortunately they have done well. I'm hoping they don't torment me and just throw up this busy foliage and no flowers π
They really hug themselves tightly @Baxtersmum - when they are fully open it's hard to imagine how compact they were! π
You are lucky Richard obvious green fingers π, looking at yours I feel you are on for some flowers for sure π
They are amazing, can't wait to see your pictures when they're flowering π
- Mid Spring 2016
- 84
Fritillaria persica - still putting on a show with its claret coloured flowers #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
Oh I love this,never seen it before
Like that Rich!
Like that Rich!
That is exquisite Richard. My ivory bells is very plain in comparison. @richard.spicer.7906
I do love these are they easy to look after and is is it hardy
Fancy π
Love these
Look red inside with the light through themππ»
Really pretty Rich π
Gorgeous
Aw this is amazing ππ
- Early Spring 2016
- 131
Fritillaria persica πβ€οΈ #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
Fancy π π
I'm jealous! I planted a bulb of this a couple of years ago. A feeble little shoot appeared last year and no sign of it this year π
That is definitely a very nice #fritillaria π
@richard.spicer.7906 Just love this fritillary, it looks so dark and velvety!
Beautifully elegant
Love this Rich ππ
WOW........stunning picture.
Ooh that's different π΅π» nice colour π @richard.spicer.7906
Now that is something β€οΈβ€οΈ
Wow stunningly beautiful
Gorgeous
- Early Spring 2016
- 51
So pleased with this one, it's got to be one of my favourites now, especially with the silver green #foliage #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
Mines still thinking about it!
Great contrasts
Beautiful - on the list for my new garden.
Absolutely want this plant in my garden it's stunning I'm going to see if I can get from my local nurseries π±
You might have more luck purchasing this online, but a well stocked nursery may also offer. Bulbs though won't be available till Autumn. I'll tag you in another post with a weblink ππΌ @alank @faygirl53
Brilliant thanks
- Early Spring 2016
- 62
Love the #foliage though, and the flower buds are forming already. This could be in full flower in a week or so! #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
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Looks interesting - keep us posted please?π
Very nice, lovely contrast when the flowers open up
Love the look of this ππ€
#bud
Thats real nice even before it flowers ππ»
Another one of your plants been working out at the gym πππ
Of course @lyndag - my first year of growing this so keen myself to see what it looks like π
Lol! I think my plants have been having too much feed π @lamaisonbleueoleron
That's what I thought too @krishnahairdo
I better make sure I remember to stake it, don't want any winds to blow it over and ruin them π³ @kathy @debs69 @latebloomer @justin
- Early Spring 2016
- 30
It's back to work today ('Booooo') but a shorter week. Noticed this wkd that these Fritillaries are powering ahead since breaking through the soil. Good job I gave them some space π³ #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
Liking the #foliage and colour πππ
- Late Winter 2016
- 25
π³.... I think it's a triffid breaking through ππΌπͺπΌπ± #newgrowth #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary
That's a whopper π
Another good pic.
@debs69 just wondering where the other two bulbs will pop up π€ hopefully not too close.
That's a strong and determined plantπ³
Thanks Katie π @brightcolours
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Ohh so it does πππ
Ooh exciting πππ
@kathy - I don't think anything is going to stop this one getting through π
#macro π
- Mid Autumn 2015
- 13
The last Fritillaria in my collection. Quite different from a Crown Imperial - this one has smaller purple bell shaped flowers. Planted 27th October. ππΌ #fritillary #fritillaria #fritillaria-persica #persianfritillary #bulb
I planted one of these last autumn. It produced leaves but no flowers, I hope you have more luck with yours.
Hopefully @tiggrx , maybe yours will flower too next spring? π
#bulbs
So.... for the umpteenth year in a row, these have failed to flower. I know they wonβt progress any further as the flower buds are blind (those tiny white dots will never develop into anything), however I have recently read an article where it has been suggested these need summer dryness and heat, so once they have dies back Iβm going to lift them and pop them under the staging in the polytunnel, they can roast in there all summer! π€¨π₯
Not sure if mine are going to flowerπ€thanks for the advice Richard. Under the bench in the greenhouse it isπ
I gave up on mine Richard.
I was going to do the same, but Iβm determined to crack their code!! (Well for one last year π) @sieveheadsarah
No probs. Apparently they need to be at least 37C in the summer to help the flower buds form, so seeing as my polytunnel gets at least this hot usually I will give it a go. I guess this is how they flower in the wild in the Middle East @joanboston
Fingers crossed for their summer break in the hot hot heat Richard and for flowers next year ππΌπ
Thank you for making me feel less of a failure, itβs not just me then. π
Yes! Def not you Ulrika - I just think these need incredibly specific conditions to repeat flower @ulrikagustafsson - even where I work they have trouble getting them to flower again!
Itβs good to know that experts fail sometimes too.π