Snake's Head Fritillary

Snake’s Head Fritillaria, a wonderful wildflower, native to the UK, pretty pendant flowers in shades of purple with a pronounced checked pattern appear at the top of slender stems. Give Fritillaria meleagris a reliably moist area and they will happily naturalise in the wildflower or woodland garden. The are also stunning when planted in a container where you can admire them up close.

Site: Sheltered
Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
Planting Period: September to November
Flowering Period: April to May
Planting: Depth 6” (15 cm)
Height: 6'' (15cm)