Snake’s head mix (Fritillaria meleagris) – 240 flower bulbs (size 6/7)

These 240 bulbs of Fritillary mix (Fritillaria meleagris) will add purple and white colour to your garden or patio from March through April. The fritillary has nodding bells with a distinctive checkered pattern, like a purple and white chessboard. Suitable for damp grasslands, by the pond and in natural borders. Bulb size 6/7 indicates how many centimetres the bulbs measure around; a larger bulb contains more reserves for flowering.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Fritillaria meleagris
• Quantity: 240 bulbs
• Bulb size: 6/7
• Flower colour: purple and white
• Flowering time: March–April
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 10 cm (enough for approximately 2.5 m²)
• Position: partial shade
• Hardiness: hardy and naturalises
• Pets: toxic to humans and animals

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 cm deep with the point facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Fritillaries naturally grow in damp hay meadows; plant them in a spot that does not dry out in spring. Also view our range of potting soil & tools to plant your bulbs properly.