Fritillaria meleagris MIX | Snake's head fritillary

Fritillaria meleagris MIX | Snake's head fritillary

Bring a touch of elegance and charm to your garden with Fritillaria meleagris, also known as the Snake's Head Fritillary. This captivating plant features delicate, nodding bell-shaped flowers with a unique checkered pattern in shades of purple, pink, and white. Perfect for naturalizing in meadows, woodlands, or garden borders, Fritillaria meleagris adds a whimsical yet refined beauty to any outdoor space.

Fritillaria meleagris MIX | Snake’s Head Fritillary | Elegant, Checkered Spring Blooms

Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as the Snake’s Head Fritillary, is a graceful spring-flowering bulb admired for its distinctive bell-shaped blooms in shades of purple, white, and pink, adorned with an exquisite checkered pattern. This mix brings a natural, meadow-like charm to borders, wildflower areas, and woodland gardens.

Flowering in April–May, these delicate blooms sway gently on slender stems, adding a touch of elegance to early spring plantings. Ideal for naturalising in grass or under light shade, they thrive in moist, well-drained soil and return year after year.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Fritillaria meleagris
• Common name: Snake’s Head Fritillary
• Variety: MIX
• Plant type: Perennial bulb
• Height: 20–30 cm
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Blooming period: April–May
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
• Use: Borders, meadows, woodland gardens, naturalising

Growing Instructions

• Planting time: Autumn (September–November)
• Depth: 8–10 cm
• Spacing: 10–12 cm apart
• Watering: Keep soil slightly moist, especially during establishment
• Care: Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering for bulb regeneration

Why Grow Fritillaria meleagris MIX?

• Unique checkered bell-shaped blooms
• Adds natural beauty and early colour to spring gardens
• Excellent for wildflower meadows and shaded borders
• Perennial and low-maintenance
• Perfect for pollinator-friendly plantings