Fritillaria 'Yellow Beauty'

<em>Fritillaria</em> 'Yellow Beauty' RHS
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Bulbs Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming, deciduous, bulbous herbaceous perennial with glossy green strap-like leaves to around 100cm in height. Clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers which open from the bottom up, appear on tall, upright spikes in the spring. Makes a great cut flower. Seedheads provide interest over winter

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Liliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Genus
Fritillaria are bulbous herbaceous perennials with lance-shaped or linear leaves and nodding bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or umbels
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile. well-drained soil in full sun. See bulb cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by offsets or division in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Architectural
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and lily beetle

Diseases

Generally disease-free