Fritillaria 'Alba' (Persian lily)

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Alba, often admired for its creamy green colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Fritillaria persica 'Alba' is a quietly dramatic Persian lily, sending up tall, upright spires lined with creamy, green-flushed bells from early to mid-spring. Its elegant, architectural form threads beautifully through well-considered borders and makes a refined statement in generous pots, particularly against darker foliage and stone.

Best planted in autumn into fertile, moisture-retentive yet sharply well-drained soil, this fully hardy perennial settles into a clump-forming habit over time, rewarding patience with increasingly poised spring displays.

  • Colour: Creamy green
  • Flower shape: Bell-shaped
  • Height: 50–100cm
  • Flowering: March–May
  • Position: South- or west-facing in full sun
Botanical name Fritillaria persica 'Alba'
Flower colour Creamy green
Established height 50–100cm
Established spread 0–10cm
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Glossy green
Habit Clump-forming, upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2–5 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position South- or west-facing in full sun
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Naturalising
Soil acidity Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Intermediate
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Fritillaria 'Alba' (Persian lily) 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 10cm 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

Naturalising

Fritillaria 'Alba' (Persian lily) - Harding & Bloom

Fritillaria 'Alba' (Persian lily)

£14.09

£14.09

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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