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Snake's Head Fritillary
(Fritillaria meleagris)
Snake‰ۡó»s Head Fritillary, also known as Fritillaria meleagris, have beautiful, significant, bell-shaped heads, making them instantly recognisable. Find out more
About Snake's Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris has unique snake-skin markings, making them quite an amazing sight when placed among natural woodland habitats/informal grass areas. You will rarely see these lovely flowers in the wild, as they are protected, so you are guaranteed to attract some attention with Fritillaria‰ۡó»s magnificent attributes.
They can reach an ultimate height and spread of 30cm x 8cm.
Key Features
Place in soil that is made up of rich, organic matter, and is moist and well-draining. We also highly recommend mixing in plenty of garden compost or well-rotted manure to the soil, before planting the bulbs.
- Growth rate: Average
- Ideal height: 30cm Small
- Soil type: Rich, organic soil
- Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
- Flowering months: April/May
Pruning & Care
Plant Fritillaria Meleagris bulbs 20cm deep (in November-September). Be cautious when handling the bulbs as they are very fragile.Snake‰ۡó»s Head Fritillary, also known as Fritillaria meleagris, have beautiful, significant, bell-shaped heads, making them instantly recognisable. Find out more
About Snake's Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris has unique snake-skin markings, making them quite an amazing sight when placed among natural woodland habitats/informal grass areas. You will rarely see these lovely flowers in the wild, as they are protected, so you are guaranteed to attract some attention with Fritillaria‰ۡó»s magnificent attributes.
They can reach an ultimate height and spread of 30cm x 8cm.
Key Features
Place in soil that is made up of rich, organic matter, and is moist and well-draining. We also highly recommend mixing in plenty of garden compost or well-rotted manure to the soil, before planting the bulbs.
- Growth rate: Average
- Ideal height: 30cm Small
- Soil type: Rich, organic soil
- Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
- Flowering months: April/May