Fritillaria Raddeana is a captivating spring-flowering bulb that brings unique character to any landscape design. Also known as Radde's fritillary or the dwarf crown imperial, this elegant perennial showcases distinctive pale yellow to greenish bell-shaped flowers topped with a crown-like tuft of bracts. Native to mountainous regions of Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kashmir, it offers both visual interest and practical benefits for commercial landscapes.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
This exceptional fritillary variety delivers multiple advantages for landscape installations and garden designs:
- Impressive height of 50-80 cm (20-32 inches), creating vertical interest in spring gardens
- Unique pendant bell-shaped flowers arranged in umbels of 10-20 blooms per stem
- Natural deer and rodent resistance due to the bulb's distinctive scent
- Attracts beneficial pollinators, supporting local ecosystem health
- Thrives in various light conditions from full sun to partial shade
- Distinctive pale green lanceolate leaves arranged in loose whorls
- Excellent for naturalizing in perennial beds or woodland garden settings
The architectural presence of Fritillaria Raddeana makes it an excellent focal point in commercial landscape designs, offering clients a sophisticated alternative to common spring bulbs.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Fritillaria Raddeana bulbs in fall, approximately 6 inches deep and 8-10 inches apart. Position bulbs at a slight angle to prevent water collection and rotting. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers well-drained soil. Expect blooms in mid to late spring, with the impressive display lasting several weeks. The bulbs will naturalize over time, creating increasingly impressive displays in subsequent seasons.
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DeVroomen offers premium-quality Fritillaria Raddeana bulbs in convenient packages of 16 bulbs (size 16/+) for our trade customers. Each wholesale order includes detailed planting instructions to ensure success for your clients. Our bulbs are sourced directly from the Netherlands, guaranteeing exceptional quality and performance. Contact our wholesale department today to incorporate these distinctive spring bloomers into your landscape designs and retail offerings.
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EAN code46633
- CatalogRetail
- Bloom Height50-80 cm
- Light RequirementsShade, Partial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeMid to Late Spring
- Size16/+
- UsesPollinator
- Price each7.98
- Shipping Time FrameFall