Fritillaria meleagris

snake's head fritillary bulbs

Eventual height & spread

Fritillaria meleagris

snake's head fritillary bulbs

  • 10 × bulbs
  • £4.99
  • available to order from summer
  • 9cm pot | 3 per pot
  • £7.99
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • 2 + 1 Free 9cm pots
  • £15.98 £23.97
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • 100 × bulbs
  • £24.99
  • available to order from summer
  • 20 + 10 FREE bulbs
  • £9.98 £11.97
  • available to order from summer
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  • Bulbs (only) £4.95
  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Bulb size: 5/6

    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 woodland edge or wildflower garden. While they can tolerate drier conditions, they will prefer a spot where the soil remains moist in summer.

  • Garden care: Plant them 12cm deep (ideally on their sides) from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to damage the fragile bulbs.
  • CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant

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