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Author Topic: Fritillaria meleagris  (Read 439 times)

grenadier

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Fritillaria meleagris
« on: March 25, 2022, 09:34:04 PM »
Is it possible to move fritillaria meleagris whilst in flower. I have quite a few in my garden and will be moving very shortly and would like to take some of them with me.
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MarcR

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Re: Fritillaria meleagris
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2022, 01:13:07 AM »
Since it is sold as a Spring-planted bulb, I would think you could probably move it safely.
Wrap the bulbs and roots in damp paper towels. At worst you might loose bloom for a year or two.
You are not likely to kill them.  And you will probably not loose any bloom seasons.
Marc Rosenblum

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I am in USDA zone 8b where temperatures almost never fall below 15F -9.4C.  Rainfall 50" 110 cm + but none  June-September.  We seldom get snow; but when it comes we get 30" overnight. Soil is sandy loam with a lot of humus. 
Oregon- where Dallas is NNW of Phoenix

grenadier

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Re: Fritillaria meleagris
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2022, 06:09:22 PM »
Many thanks MarcR for your reply to my question, much appreciated.
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