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Larry: This is a fine article and one I found enlightening. I planted Fritillaria persica last fall but only a thin blade of green emerged this spring. I think I have it planted in too much shade, so I'll try again this fall.
TY for the lovely display of blooms. These plants have been on my wish list for some time now and I'm more encouraged to pursue their cultivation.
Here are some things to consider:
Are the plants getting full sun? Have surrounding plants/shrubs grown to the point where they are shading the plants at some point during the day?
Have you checked soil fertility? If you're not feeding regularly, the soil may be depleted.
If none of the above apply, try moving the bulbs to another location. Keep in mind that they must have lots of sun in your NJ gardening zone (further south they would need a bit of shade). The soil should be loose and drain well. Dig the bulbs in the fall and move them immediately to the new location, without drying them first. The first year or two after the move they will most likely not produce flowers. Drop me a D-mail sometime in the future and let me know how your Imperials are doing. Good luck and happy gardening!--Larry ☼
Okay, Larry. I'm in the hot, humid South, so I'm going to leave mine where they are and see if they do better next year. This is a new bed, rich in organic soil and mulched with pine mulch (not bark although some bark in it), so it should be perfect. It's draining well because it's slightly raised. I'll give it some time. I am still going to add other bulbs this fall and try different locations to see if they do better.
