Hi, On 06/06/2014 18:02, Jane McGary wrote: > An older post was quoted in part as follows: > "Since Fritillaria bulbs replace themselves every year, their original > orientation in the ground will be lost anyway." > > This is absolutely not true. Fritillaria bulbs are true bulbs and are > not annually renewed. Not everyone agrees. I quote (Ian Young): "Classic bulbs such as Narcissus are perennial adding extra layers each year all fritillaria bulbs are annuals, replacing themselves completely each year with a new one that forms at the base of the growing stem." -- David Pilling http://www.davidpilling.com/