Spring King Lavendar

Spring King Lavendar Care

Fritillaria Meleagris

What is the plant

Fritillaria meleagris is a Eurasian species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae. Fritillaria meleagris, commonly called checkered lily, is a bulbous perennial that is native to river flood plains in Europe where it is frequently seen growing in large colonies. Plants are somewhat dainty in appearance, featuring solitary (less frequently 2-3), drooping, 2” long, bell-shaped flowers which are checkered.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water once or twice a week after planting until plants are established. Water mature plants every two to three weeks until buds form, then once or twice weekly until harvest. In colder growing areas, plants may need extra winter protection.
Pruning
Cut back by 1/3 to 1/2 in spring when new foliage appears. Do not cut back in fall.
Fertilizer
The best (and only) time for fertilizing lavender is in the springtime at the start of the growing season. The easiest and best thing to do is to put down an inch (2.5 cm.) of good compost around the plant. This should provide plenty of nutrients for the year to come.

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Sunlight
Lavender needs full sun.
Soil
Lavender grows best in low to moderately-fertile soils, so don't amend the soil with organic matter before planting.
Temperature
45 to 50 degrees F at night and 60 to 65 degrees F during the day. The lavender plant will benefit from being moved into a semi-shaded area outdoors after all danger of frost is past. In the spring, it may be planted outside in a sunny area. When mature, the plant can take temperatures down to 10 degrees F.

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Container
Select a container that provides your Lavender enough room to grow. A 12-16 in. pot (30-40 cm) will be perfect. Make sure it has at least a 1/2-in.
Popularity
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