Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed - Snake’s Head Fritillary

dd charm and elegance to your garden with Fritillaria meleagris Mixed, also known as Snake’s Head Fritillary.

These beautiful spring-flowering bulbs produce delicate, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pinkish-purple and white, with distinctive chequerboard markings on the petals.

Perfect for cottage gardens, flower borders, woodland-style planting, naturalising in grass and growing in patio containers, these unusual flowers bring a touch of natural beauty to any outdoor space.

🌸 Product Details

Botanical name: Fritillaria meleagris

Variety: Mixed

Quantity: 5 bulbs

Flower colours: Mixed purple and white

Flowering period: April–May

Height: Approximately 20–30 cm

Plant type: Hardy perennial bulb

Suitable for: Borders, pots, containers and naturalising

Light requirements: Full sun or partial shade

Planting Instructions

Planting season: Autumn, ideally September–November.

Planting depth: Approximately 8–10 cm, depending on bulb size.

Spacing: Approximately 8–10 cm apart.

Position: A sunny or partially shaded spot.

Soil: Moist, fertile soil that retains some moisture while draining adequately.

Plant carefully and avoid allowing the bulbs to dry out. These plants can naturalise over time in suitable conditions. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering.

Bulbs are supplied dormant and are not established flowering plants.

Flower colours and individual bulb sizes may vary naturally.

Bulbs are ornamental and must not be eaten.

Bring the beauty of spring to your garden with these distinctive, chequered blooms!

Perfect for garden enthusiasts and lovers of unusual spring flowers.