SnakesHead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) plug plants
£1.25
Minimum order of 10 units (10 plugs).
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Snakeshead fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) produce pretty, pendant, white and pinkish-purple bells with distinctive checkerboard markings on slender stems. This plant is rare to uncommon in the wild, inhabiting only a few damp, protected meadows mainly in central and southern England.
Warning: This plant is toxic if consumed and should not be eaten by people or animals.
Our Snakeshead Fritillary plug plants for sale are priced per plant. This product has a minimum quantity of 10 plug plants. For orders over 500 plug plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Snakes-Head Fritillary |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Fritillaria Meleagris |
| Height | 10 – 40cm |
| Flowering Time | April – May |
| Colour | Pink Through 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 |
| Size | 65cc |
