Fritillaria Meleagris (Snake's Head Fritillary Bulbs)

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: April and May
Flower colour: purple and white
Other features: narrow, grey-green leaves
Hardiness: fully hardy
Pretty, pendent, white and pinkish-purple bells with distinctive checkerboard markings on slender stems in April and May. These delightful snake's head fritillaries are perfect for naturalising in a moist woodland edge or wildflower garden. It's essential to select a site where the soil remains moist in summer.Garden care: Plant 12cm (5in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to damage the fragile bulbs.

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