Fritillaria meleagris
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly called Snake’s Head Fritillary, is an elegant addition to any spring garden display. Their instantly recognisable patterning and hardy nature, with exquisite chequered flowers which can sometimes be pure white‚ that appear in April and May makes them a garden staple. The beautiful bell-shaped flowers are on stems up to 30cm tall which makes them a good cut-flower.
- Distinctive chequered flowerheads
- RHS award winning
- Early spring colour for the garden
- Can be used in cut flower arrangements
- Height 30cm - Spread 20cm
Snake's Head Fritillary
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EAN code5019945053755
- Pot Size1L (13cm)
- AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourPink, Purple, White
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthApril, May
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCottage & Informal Garden, Japanese Garden, Patio & Container, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H5 -15 to -10ºC. Hardy - cold winter
- Height25cm
- Spread15cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitColumnar / Upright
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Naturalising, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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