Fritillaria meleagris 'in the green', pack of 50 bulbs
£27.00
notes
A choice small species of bulb, producing truly stunning, bell-shaped blooms with a chequered purple, white or pink pattern in spring. Supplied 'in the green', making them easier to establish in the garden, both the mottled pattern and the rearing, nodding head of these Fritillaries give rise to the unusual name ‘snake's head fritillary’. 'Fritillaria' comes from the Latin fritillus meaning dice-box, possibly referring to the chequered pattern on the flowers, and 'meleagris' means 'spotted like a guineafowl'.
Dimensions
- Pack of 50 bulbs
- Eventual plant height: 30-60cm
Features
notes
A choice small species of bulb, producing truly stunning, bell-shaped blooms with a chequered purple, white or pink pattern in spring. Supplied 'in the green', making them easier to establish in the garden, both the mottled pattern and the rearing, nodding head of these Fritillaries give rise to the unusual name ‘snake's head fritillary’. 'Fritillaria' comes from the Latin fritillus meaning dice-box, possibly referring to the chequered pattern on the flowers, and 'meleagris' means 'spotted like a guineafowl'.
Insights
Fritillaria meleagris is the British native variety of Fritillary, a small form that is ideal for naturalising in grass and wildflower borders. Perfect in any garden, and superb naturalised in grass, under trees or in small patio pots. This robust little plant that will form clumps, but do plant as many as you can to make an impact! It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: April - May
- Hardy
- Supplied as growing bulbs 'in the green', for flowering the year following planting
Planting
- Plant promptly into well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Plant in groups for best effect
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Allow foliage to die back naturally
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