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fritilliaria bulb which way is up?

9 years ago

I bought just one of these bulbs. I've always wanted to have some but they are so expensive. I am ready to plant it but don't know which way is up. Can someone help. I want to plant it today. thanks in advance.

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
9 years ago
Fritillaria imperialis? These large bulbs have an indentation on their top surface. It is suggested to plant them on their side to prevent winter moisture accumulating in this indentation and rotting the bulb.

Plant at a depth of 4 times the bulb diameter in very well draining soil.
steelskies
Original Author
9 years ago
thank you. I planted one a few years ago and it never made it, but I think the bulb was too dried up. So $5 down the drain on that one. I'll try it one more time. Will the bulbs multiply? Like tulips and lilly bulbs do.
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flowergirl70ks
9 years ago
I wish I could tell you they would multiply. I'm in your zone and mine didn't live over the winter.
flowergirl70ks
9 years ago
I wish I could tell you they would multiply. I'm in your zone and mine didn't live over the winter.

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