• Eventual Height: 0.3m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.08m
snake's head fritillary bulbs snake's head fritillary bulbs

Fritillaria meleagris

snake's head fritillary bulbs

size: 10 bulbs   available    

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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April and May
  • Flower colour: purple and white
  • Other features: narrow, grey-green leaves
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Bulb size: 6/7

    Pretty, pendent, white and pinkish-purple bells with distinctive checkerboard markings on slender stems in April and May. These delightful snake's head fritillaries are perfect for naturalising in a moist woodland edge or wildflower garden. It's essential to select a site where the soil remains moist in summer.

  • Garden care: Plant 12cm (5in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to damage the fragile bulbs.

    • Eventual Height: 0.3m
    • Eventual Spread: 0.08m
    Fritillaria meleagris - snake's head fritillary bulbs Nodding multi-coloured flowers