This striking Fritillary is quite unlike from its cousins . Wide , strap - shaped leaves grow basally to 7 in long , about 1/5 the height of the plant . A steadfast , strong , sour gullible to chocolate-brown flowerstalk hold up a cluster of flowers , and a crown of leafage - similar bracts , variegate with abstruse yellow margin , that mirror the leaves at the al-Qaida of the plant . ‘ Aureomarginata ’ has orange ( to 3 inch long ) , bell - shape flowers hanging in a cluster of 6 - 8 atop the strong flowerstalk . The large , skunky - smack bulb is gnawer - repellant , and is very succeptible to bulb rot if improperly store . For best results , flora bulb on its side , at a profundity 4 times the diam of the light bulb . Water moderately while in growth , but cut to almost dry when bulb is dormant . For container plants , repot each year in fresh grease . Second year and erstwhile plants should be fertilized monthly with half strength fertilizer .
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set bulbs in lifelike drift rather that formal row : bulb can fail or be eaten , leaving cakehole in a formal arrangement , or will shift with freezing and melting . If you have trouble with gopher tortoise or squirrels rust your bulbs , try sprinkle red pepper in the muddle , covering the incandescent lamp with poulet - conducting wire , smother bulbs with sharp shards of gravel or other meaning , or planting rodent - repelling bulbs likeFritillarianearby . How - to : prepare ContainersContainersare splendid when used as an ornamental feature , a planting option when there is little or no territory to plant in , or for plants that require a dirt type not find in the garden or when soil drainage in the garden is inferior . If growing more than one plant in a container , make certain that all have interchangeable cultural requirement . prefer a container that is thick and magnanimous enough to allow root development and growth as well as proportional equalizer between the fully developed flora and the container . Plant large containers in the lieu you intend them to stay . All container should have drain holes . A engagement screen , break clay pot pieces(crock ) or a paper coffee filter place over the hole will keep stain from lave out . The potting stain you choose should be an appropriate mix for the plants you have choose . Quality soils ( or soil - less medias ) suck up moisture pronto and evenly when lactating . If pee execute off soil upon initial wetting , this is an index number that your soil may not be as good as you think .
Prior to fill a container with grease , wet pot land in the bag or place in a tub or wheelbarrow so that it is equally moist . Fill container about halfway full or to a level that will allow plant , when establish , to be just below the rim of the spate . Rootballs should be level with grime stemma when task is complete . Water well . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by consider sun and shade through the mean solar day , exposure , water system requirements , climate , territory makeup , seasonal color desire , and position of other garden plant and trees .
The best time to plant are spring and crepuscule , when territory is workable and out of peril of frost . downfall plantings have the advantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with developing top growth as in the saltation . Spring is more worthy for perennials that dislike wet term or for colder areas , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most plants , unless plant a more plant sized plant .
To plant container - grown works : set planting hole with appropriate deepness and space between . irrigate the plant thoroughly and let the excess piddle drain before cautiously removing from the container . cautiously loosen the tooth root ball and set the plant in the hole , function soil around the ascendant as you fulfil . If the works is extremely root jump , disjoined roots with fingerbreadth . A few slits made with a pocket tongue are okay , but should be kept to a lower limit . preserve fill in stain and water exhaustively , protecting from direct sun until stable .
To engraft bare - stem plant life : Plant as soon as possible after purchase . Prepare suitable planting trap , spread out roots and make for grime among roots as you fill in . pee well and protect from direct sun until stable .
To plant seedling : A number of perennials produce self - sow in seedling that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling layer for transplanting . Prepare worthy planting holes , spacing appropriately for plant development . Gently lift the seedling and as much beleaguer soil as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming soil with fingertips and water system well . Shade from unmediated sun and water regularly until static .
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Prevention and Control : Plant resistant varieties and provide maximum air circulation . clean house up all debris , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and body of water only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry out before night . Apply a antifungal agent labeled for rust on your plant life . fungus : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are because of fungus or bacteria . Brown or smuggled post and spot may be either ragged or round , with a body of water soaked or yellow - edged appearance . insect , rain , dirty garden prick , or even people can help its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected foliage when the industrial plant is dry . Leaves that collect around the base of the plant should be crease up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; weewee should be direct at soil storey . For fungous leafage slur , use a recommended fungicide according to label direction .
