Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells' (Fritillary)

Dispatch begins week of 14 September
Autumn planting varieties are seasonal and become available at the start of September. We will then prepare your order and begin dispatch during the week beginning Monday 14 September.

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'Ivory Bells', often admired for its cream colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Fritillaria persica ‘Ivory Bells’ is a beautifully poised fritillary, valued for its tall, architectural spires of softly nodding, green-tinted ivory bells. Rising above cool grey-green foliage, it lends a composed, contemporary note to spring borders and looks equally distinguished when threaded through meadow-style planting.

Plant in autumn into fertile, well-drained soil and allow it a little time to settle; by its second or third season it will reward you with a statuesque presence from April through to June. An assured choice for gardeners who appreciate structure as much as flower.

  • Quiet drama for late spring — elegant, bell-shaped flowers in refined ivory with a fresh green touch
  • Superb vertical form — ideal for borders, naturalising and handsome containers
  • Pollinator friendly — a welcome stop for spring-foraging insects
Botanical name Fritillaria persica 'Ivory Bells'
Flower colour Cream
Bulb size 20/+ cm
Established height 50-100cm
Established spread 0-10cm
Plant spacing 20-30cm
Leaf colour Grey-green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2-3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position South-facing, East-facing
Suitable for Borders, Naturalising, Containers
Soil acidity Neutral
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Fertile, well-drained
RHS Award (AGM) AGM
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells' (Fritillary) needs full-sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 20-30cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Naturalising

Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells' (Fritillary) - Harding & Bloom

Fritillaria 'Ivory Bells' (Fritillary)

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset