Fritillaria meleagris & meleagris Alba Bulbs

SKU: 48944

Frittilaria meleagris

30 Bulbs, 15 of each variety

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Total
Sale price£15.95

Frequently bought together

Product Description

Known as the snakeshead fritillary, this charming species is happy planted at the front of borders, or when allowed to naturalise in grass. Easy to grow and generally trouble free, they also look good in the vase. Meleagris Alba is the rarer white form and is lightly chequered in pale green.

Save £3 on individual prices with this collection, includes 15 bulbs each of F.meleagris & F.meleagris Alba.

Fritillaria
Fritillaria is a genus comprising of a huge range of species. Most feature delightful, nodding bell shaped flowers and are happiest in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Varieties such as meleagris and michailovskyi will gradually naturalise if left alone. Lily Beetle can be a pest to Fritillaria.

Autumn Planting Bulbs
Our spring gardens wouldn't be the same without the bright and vibrant colours that growing bulbs creates. Whether added to beds and borders, or planted into all manner of patio containers and window boxes, their cheerful blooms are a wonderful addition to our gardens. All supplied as top size bulbs and tubers.

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Key Features

Flower Bulbs

Hardy Perennial

Suitable for Containers

Suitable for Partial Shade

Grow In

  • Border
  • Container

Product Details

Botanical Name Frittilaria meleagris
Genus Fritillaria
Plant Class Hardy Perennial (HP)
Habitat Upright
Situation Partial Shade
Height 0-30cm
Colour Purple,White

Planting & Harvesting

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