



Verbascum chaixii

Aquilegia vulgaris

Gypsophila paniculata

Sedum spectabile

Sanguisorba officinalis

Digitalis purpurea

Hydrangea paniculata

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

Helleborus orientalis

Aquilegia vulgaris

Geum chiloense

Achillea millefolium

Alcea rosea plena

Helleborus orientalis

Cephalaria gigantea

Helleborus orientalis

Hydrangea paniculata

Alcea rosea plena

Filipendula vulgaris

Artemisia ludoviciana

Brunnera sibirica

Physostegia virginiana

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Centaurea montana

Briza media

Achillea ptarmica

Veronicastrum virginicum

Digitalis purpurea

Aquilegia vulgaris

Achillea millefolium
For the successful cultivation of the Persian fritillary 'Green Dreams', choosing the right location is absolutely crucial, which should imitate its homeland on the rocky slopes of the Middle East as much as possible. Choose a sunny and warm spot for it, where the plant will thrive best. The soil must be very well-drained, humus-rich, and rather sandy. If you have heavy clay soil in your garden, it is essential to improve it before planting by adding coarser sand or fine gravel to ensure perfect drainage. Fritillary bulbs are extremely sensitive to waterlogging, which can lead to rot, especially during the summer dormancy period. Since you will receive an already grown seedling, plant it carefully so as not to damage the root ball, to the same depth at which it grew in the container.
Care during the growing season consists primarily of maintaining adequate moisture. In the spring, when the plant is growing intensively and forming its impressive inflorescences, it needs regular watering. During this period, we also recommend fertilizing with a liquid fertilizer for bulbous plants, which will support flower set and overall vitality. However, once the fritillary finishes blooming, it starts preparing for its summer sleep. At this point, it is necessary to significantly reduce watering and leave the soil rather dry. An important rule is not to remove the leaves right after blooming. Let them naturally turn yellow and dry on the plant – it is precisely during this time that the bulb pulls nutrients back so it can bloom again next year. Remove only the faded stems so the plant does not exhaust itself by forming seeds.
Wintering the Persian fritillary in our conditions is usually trouble-free, as it is a frost-hardy perennial that can withstand temperatures down to -28 °C (zone 5a). Nevertheless, it is advisable to mulch the planting site for the winter with spruce branches or dry leaves, not because of the frost, but rather as protection against excessive winter moisture, which is more dangerous for the bulbs than the cold. If you decide to grow it in pots, choose a sufficiently deep and large pot with drainage holes. Put a thick layer of expanded clay at the bottom and use a light substrate mixed with sand. Keep in mind that soil freezes faster in a container, so it is advisable to wrap the pot for the winter or place it in a sheltered area. Be careful when handling the plant, as it is entirely poisonous.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.


Fritillaria persica

Fritillaria persica

Fritillaria uva-vulpis

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa