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Fritillaria meleagris
snake's head fritillary bulbs
Pretty, pendent, white and pinkish-purple bells with distinctive checkerboard markings on slender stems in April and May. These...
The chequered lanterns, with their snakeskin tessellations, nod above the grass in moist conditions trembling on softly-curved stems in the slightest April squall.
Plant description
Eventual height & 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
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Fritillaria meleagris:
Please note:
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
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