Snakeshead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) bulbs
£0.55
Minimum order of 20 units (20 grams).
55 in stock
Price per unit
Snakeshead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) produce pretty, pendant, white and pinkish-purple bells with distinctive checkerboard markings on slender stems. This plant is rare in the wild, inhabiting only a few damp, protected meadows mainly in central and southern England.
Our Snakeshead Fritillary are true native plants grown from seed collected from our native woodlands. The bulbs are brought on in our nursery and we have a planting out area for these plants. We are able to provide site locations of the sourced stock if required. The bulbs need to be planted between September and the end of November.
Please note that some bulbs, when planted in autumn, many not always flower the next spring, but instead come up as green leaves. If they miss one year, they will flower the following year.
Warning: This plant is toxic if consumed and should not be eaten by people or animals.
Price quoted per individual bulb. This product has a minimum quantity of 20 bulbs. For orders over 1000 Snakeshead Fritillaries please contact us as we can arrange a bespoke quotation. The bulbs will be sent out as soon as they are ready.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown from wild seed in our sustainable peat free nursery.
| Common Name | Snakeshead Fritillary |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Fritillaria Meleagris |
| Height | 10 – 40cm |
| Flowering Time | April – May |
| Colour | Pink, to Purple or White |
| Management | Snakeshead Fritillary is a hardy plant, although can be prone to destruction by grazers such as rabbits. It can tolerate either full sun or partial shade and a range of soil types, although it grows best in damp, well-drained soils. Ensure the grassland is cut late Autumn to ensure the grass is low in early Spring. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
