Fritillaria acmopetala

A native of the Eastern Mediterranean with one or more hanging jade green bell-shaped flowers characteristically turned back (reflexed) at the tip, with chocolate brown markings. Grow them in the sun or a little shade in fairly well-drained conditions, out of the strongest wind. Expect walnut sized bulbs. 

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Fritillaria acmopetala has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Fritillaria acmopetala bulbs should be planted deeply, with at least 4" (10cm) of soil over the bulb, and 4" (10cm) apart, in well drained soil, adding grit to achieve this in heavier soil. It will enjoy full sun or light shade, in amongst small shrubs, or on the sunny side of a tree, which will help to keep the soil dry after flowering because they will benefit from a dry dormancy in summer. It will benefit from being sheltered from the strongest winds. A liquid feed just before flowering should encourage flowering in further years.

Plant Details

Flowers April/May
Height 12" (30cm)
Hardy