|
Post by freakyfrog on Mar 28, 2011 20:10:57 GMT
Any one no why Fritiallias dont flower, I have a client who has a two year old one and its never flowered
|
|
|
Post by Fractal on Mar 28, 2011 20:12:46 GMT
Which type of Fritillaria freakyfrog? Is it the Crown Imperial type?
|
|
|
Post by seaburn on Mar 28, 2011 22:11:07 GMT
my crown imperials have taken 3 years to settle and flower. [they were in flower when I bought them ] The other ones such as the snakeshead flower freely. as with most of these bulbous plants give them a feed after flowering to help the plant set next years flowers before the foliage dies back.
|
|
|
Post by Cherry on Mar 29, 2011 8:03:24 GMT
Yes I think it is only the Crown Imperials which take years to settle, but the small ones flower immediately and very well. My small ones are increasing well too.
|
|
|
Post by peony on Mar 29, 2011 12:35:59 GMT
Any one no why Fritiallias dont flower, I have a client who has a two year old one and its never flowered I was told to plant my Crown Imperials very deep, 6" or more if possible, and as Seaburn says they need feeding as they die back. I did this and they have flowered every year so far (they are in bud at the moment).
|
|
|
Post by Cherry on Mar 29, 2011 16:05:43 GMT
That is good advice Peony
|
|
|
Post by freakyfrog on Mar 30, 2011 19:33:49 GMT
I am not sure of the breed of it as it is not mine, but i have passsed on the advise thanks
|
|