Fritillaria pallidiflora (100 seeds)

Fritillaria pallidiflora.

Sowing instructions: It is important to sow the seed on the surface of the compost and not bury it any deeper. But it should be covered by a layer of grit about half to one centimetre deep to help retain moisture. The compost should be gritty (and so free draining) and a simple mix of half grit and half of a loam-based  compost (such as John Innes seed compost) works well. Water the pots and place in a cool, sheltered place out of doors such as in a cold frame. Fritillaria seed requires a period of cold (but not freezing) to initiate germination, so the pots can be left outdoors through the winter until they germinate which is usually in the Spring. In mild winters it may be necessary to provide the cold period artificially by placing the pots in a refrigerator at about 4 centigrade.

Locality: Ex hort. Date harvested: December 2014.