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Snakeshead Fritillary Bulbs – JB1020

Unique Snakeshead Fritillary bulbs with purple and white checkered blooms. Perfect for autumn planting in wildflower meadows, borders, woodland gardens, and pots.

The Snakeshead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) is a stunning spring bloomer, instantly recognizable by its distinctive checkered purple and white petals. Blooming from March to May, these bulbs bring texture, colour, and a touch of wild elegance to flower beds, meadows, borders, and woodland gardens.

Supplied as dormant bulbs for autumn planting, Snakeshead Fritillaries naturalise gracefully over time, creating a multi-year display of delicate, nodding flowers that delight year after year. Their unique appearance and early spring nectar make them a favourite for pollinators and gardeners seeking a natural, low-maintenance display.

  • Plant dormant Snakeshead Fritillary bulbs in autumn, typically from late September to November.
  • Plant bulbs at a depth of 10–12 cm, spacing them 10–15 cm apart.
  • Choose a partially shaded or dappled light position; they thrive under trees or in woodland gardens.
  • Plant in moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
  • Water after planting to help establish roots.
  • Once established, these bulbs are low maintenance and will naturalise over time.
  • Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to nourish bulbs for the following season.
  • Fully hardy in UK gardens, no winter protection required.

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Height 20–30 cm, perfect for borders, beds, and meadow planting
Usage Suitable for borders, flower beds, woodland gardens, meadows, and containers
Flower Colour & Form Distinctive checkered purple and white, nodding bell-shaped blooms
Flowering Period March to May, providing early spring interest

Core species, colours and flowering period

Location overview Suitable for both sheltered and open positions
Hardiness Fully hardy, suitable for UK gardens.
Soil type Moist, well-drained soil, tolerant of most types
Spacing 10–15 cm apart
Moisture Prefers consistently moist soil, particularly during the growing and flowering period, but avoid waterlogged conditions

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