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Snakeshead Fritillary In The Green Bulbs – JB2014

Snakeshead Fritillary In The Green Bulbs – pre-grown with green shoots for early spring elegance. Unique checkered purple or white flowers perfect for woodland gardens, borders, meadows, and naturalised areas.

Bring distinctive charm and elegance to your garden with Snakeshead Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) In The Green Bulbs (100-Pack). These bulbs arrive pre-planted with established green shoots for quicker growth and a more reliable early spring bloom.

Renowned for their unique checkered-patterned flowers in shades of purple or white, Snakeshead Fritillaries add texture and interest to borders, woodland gardens, and naturalised areas. Hardy and low-maintenance, these bulbs return year after year, gradually spreading to create a graceful, eco-friendly display. Their early blooms also provide nectar for bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity while offering an elegant, naturalised spring display.

  • Plant immediately for best results; bulbs arrive pre-grown with green shoots.
  • Select well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
  • Plant bulbs at a depth of 5–7 cm with spacing of 10–15 cm.
  • Water lightly after planting if soil is dry.
  • Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed bulbs for next year’s blooms.
  • Ideal for naturalising woodland gardens, borders, meadows, or rockeries.
  • Hardy, perennial, low-maintenance, and suitable for wildlife-friendly gardens.

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Height 30–35 cm
Usage Woodland gardens, borders, meadows, naturalised areas, rockeries, containers
Low Maintenance Hardy and reliable bulbs that return each year.
Flowering Period Early Spring

Core species, colours and flowering period

Location overview Full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Fully hardy, suitable for UK gardens.
Soil type Moist, well-drained soil, tolerant of most types
Spacing 10–15 cm apart
Moisture Drought-tolerant once established; irrigation recommended during establishment and prolonged dry spells.

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