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<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>
<I>Fritillaria meleagris</I> var. <I>unicolor</i> subvar. <I>alba</I>

Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba

white-flowered snake's head fritillary bulbs

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Pretty, pendent, white bells on slender stems emerge in April and May. These delightful wildflowers were once widespread...

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This milk-white lantern, chequered in spring-green, is a surprisingly robust grower. Spangle it through sombre-purple snake's heads to add diamond sparkle among the uncut rubies. Val Bourne - Garden Writer

Plant description

Pretty, pendent, white bells on slender stems emerge in April and May. These delightful wildflowers were once widespread throughout the UK, and 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 spring.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

How to care for Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba:

Try to plant the bulbs as early as possible so the roots have a chance to grow before the worst of the winter weather. Plant them (ideally on their sides) in random drifts 10cm deep and 5cm apart and keep them well watered in spring - then drier in summer.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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