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Distinctive Appearance

Add a rare touch of elegance to your garden with Snakes Head Fritillaria (Fritillaria meleagris). This perennial wildflower is renowned for its nodding, bell-shaped blooms patterned with distinctive chequered markings—often likened to a snake’s skin. A member of the lily family, it’s a true British native once abundant in meadows across the UK.

Why Choose Snakes Head Fritillaria?

• Natural Beauty: Each flower stands out with its intricate pattern and gentle sway—perfect for cottage gardens or wildflower borders.
• Biodiversity Booster: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting local wildlife.
• Low Maintenance: These hardy bulbs thrive with minimal fuss and reliably return year after year.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted from September to December before the ground freezes.
• Soil Preference: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils—ideal for naturalising in grass or light shade under deciduous trees.
• Light Requirements: Grows well in partial shade or dappled sunlight; avoid deep shade for best flowering.
• Mature Size: Reaches up to 30cm (15") in height—compact enough for borders, containers, or rockeries.
• Caring For Your Bulbs: Water during dry spells in spring. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to nourish next year’s blooms. No special pruning required.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create a naturalised meadow effect by planting among grasses or alongside cowslips (Primula veris), bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), and wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa).
• Add to woodland edges or beneath deciduous trees for authentic wildflower displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to plant these bulbs?
  The ideal planting window is autumn—September through December—before the ground becomes too hard or cold.
• How deep should I plant Fritillaria meleagris bulbs?
  Bury each bulb around 8-10cm deep and space them about 10cm apart for a natural look.
• Are these bulbs hardy in the UK?
  Yes, Snakes Head Fritillaria are fully hardy throughout the UK and will return reliably each spring if left undisturbed.