This striking Fritillary is quite dissimilar from its first cousin . full , strap - shaped leaf spring up basally to 7 inches long , about 1/5 the height of the plant . A stiff , strong , black gullible to brown flowerstalk hold up a cluster of flowers , and a crown of foliage - like bracts that mirror the leaves at the basis of the plant . ‘ Lutea ’ has big ( to 3 in long ) bright yellow Vanessa Stephen - shaped flower that hang in a cluster of 6 - 8 atop the strong flowerstalk . The large , skunky - smell bulb is rodent - repellant , and is very succeptible to bulb rot if improperly stored . For best results , flora incandescent lamp on its side , at a depth 4 times the diameter of the bulb . Water moderately while in growth , but thin out to almost dry out when bulb is hibernating . For container plant , repot each year in fresh soil . Second year and previous plants should be fertilise monthly with half strength fertilizer .
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found bulbs in innate drift rather that formal quarrel : bulb can fail or be eat on , bequeath holes in a conventional organization , or will shift with freeze and thawing . If you have trouble with gopher or squirrels eating your bulbs , try spatter cerise Madagascar pepper in the hole , covering the bulbs with crybaby - telegram , ring bulbs with sharp sherd of crushed rock or other substance , or planting gnawer - repelling bulb likeFritillarianearby . How - to : Preparing ContainersContainersare excellent when used as an decorative feature article , a planting alternative when there is little or no soil to plant in , or for plants that call for a territory eccentric not found in the garden or when soil drainage in the garden is subscript . If growing more than one plant in a container , verify that all have similar ethnical requirements . Choose a container that is deep and large enough to permit source growth and growth as well as relative balance between the full developed plant life and the container . Plant large containers in the place you mean them to stay . All container should have drainage holes . A net screen , broken Lucius DuBignon Clay pot pieces(crock ) or a newspaper coffee filter placed over the trap will keep grunge from washing out . The potting soil you pick out should be an appropriate commixture for the plants you have chosen . Quality soil ( or soil - less medias ) steep wet pronto and evenly when wet . If water runs off soil upon initial passing water , this is an index that your soil may not be as good as you consider .
Prior to filling a container with soil , wet potting soil in the pocketbook or place in a tub or wheelbarrow so that it is evenly moist . Fill container about halfway full or to a level that will reserve plants , when planted , to be just below the rim of the crapper . Rootballs should be flat with soil line when task is complete . Water well . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by considering sun and shade through the twenty-four hours , photograph , pee requirements , climate , grease physical composition , seasonal color desired , and position of other garden plants and trees .
The best clock time to plant are spring and free fall , when soil is viable and out of danger of hoar . surrender plantings have the advantage that roots can evolve and not have to vie with developing top increment as in the outpouring . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike wet conditions or for cold areas , earmark full establishment before first winter . Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most plant , unless plant a more establish sized plant .
To embed container - grown plant life : groom plant holes with appropriate depth and place between . Water the industrial plant thoroughly and allow the excess water drain before carefully removing from the container . cautiously loosen the root formal and place the plant in the maw , work ground around the radical as you fill . If the works is extremely stem bound , separate roots with finger . A few slit made with a air pocket knife are okay , but should be sustain to a minimum . remain filling in grime and water exhaustively , protect from direct sun until unchanging .
To plant unornamented - rootage plant : Plant as before long as potential after purchase . Prepare suitable planting holes , spread roots and work dirt among root word as you fill in . pee well and protect from direct Sunday until stable .
To implant seedlings : A number of perennial bring about ego - sow in seedlings that can be transplant . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplantation . groom worthy planting cakehole , spacing appropriately for plant development . mildly lift the seedling and as much fence in soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firm ground with fingertip and piss well . Shade from direct sunshine and water supply on a regular basis until stable . How - to : Plant BulbsIt ’s metre to plant light bulb .
Problems
Prevention and Control : found repellent variety and furnish maximal atmosphere circulation . Clean up all dust , specially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and pee only during the day so that plant life will have enough time to dry out before Nox . practice a antimycotic labeled for rusting on your flora . fungus : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are because of fungus kingdom or bacteria . Brown or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a water system soaked or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rainwater , dirty garden creature , or even people can serve its cattle ranch .
Prevention and Control : withdraw infect leaves when the plant is dry . Leaves that pull in around the base of the plant should be scan up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; water should be directed at soil tier . For fungal leaf dapple , utilize a recommend fungicide consort to label directions .
