Fritillaria meleagris
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as Snake’s Head Fritillary, is a refined and elegant spring-flowering bulb, prized for its instantly recognisable chequered flowers. Blooming in April and May, the nodding, bell-shaped blooms appear in rich purple tones and, occasionally, pure white, adding subtle drama to naturalistic planting schemes.
Growing on slender stems up to 30cm tall, this hardy perennial is well suited to grassland-style planting, meadow areas and lightly shaded borders. Its graceful flowers also make excellent cut stems, bringing a delicate spring touch indoors.
- Distinctive chequered flowerheads
- RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- Provides early spring colour
- Suitable for cut flower arrangements
- Height 30cm - Spread 20cm
Snake's Head Fritillary
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EAN code8719323397033
- Pot Size9cm
- AspectNorth-facing, East-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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