{"product_id":"fritillaria-meleagris-alba-snakes-head-fritillary","title":"Fritillaria meleagris Alba | Snake's head fritillary","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"height: 408px;\" class=\"product__description__target toggle-more__target product-description__target body-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba | Snake’s Head Fritillary | Bulbs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris ‘Alba’ is an elegant white form of the classic Snake’s Head Fritillary, admired for its delicate, nodding bell-shaped flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of the distinctive purple chequered pattern of the species, ‘Alba’ produces beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ewhite to creamy-white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes with a subtle pale green veining that enhances their natural, refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender stems and hanging bell-shaped blooms give this Fritillaria an exceptionally graceful character. It is particularly beautiful in \u003cstrong\u003enaturalistic gardens, woodland-style plantings, meadow areas, borders and beneath deciduous trees and shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many spring bulbs that prefer very dry conditions, \u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e performs especially well in \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained, humus-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an excellent choice for areas that remain naturally fresh during spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snake’s Head Fritillary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White \/ creamy white with subtle green veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nodding, bell-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, usually April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for naturalising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturalistic gardens, woodland gardens, borders, meadows and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, particularly for delicate spring arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Colour is Fritillaria meleagris Alba?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris ‘Alba’\u003c\/strong\u003e produces exceptionally delicate \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the light and maturity of the flowers, the colour can show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft creamy white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory-white undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle pale green veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe characteristic chequered pattern associated with the traditional purple \u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e is much more subtle in Alba. Instead, the flowers have a beautifully clean and luminous appearance, with delicate veining visible at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite petals, fine green details and gracefully hanging flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e gives Alba a sophisticated botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Fritillaria meleagris Alba?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlba is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an unusual spring bulb with a delicate, natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main qualities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant white bell-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate pale green veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful nodding flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlender, natural-looking stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for naturalistic planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful beneath deciduous trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for woodland-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for naturalising in suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders and meadow-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful as a delicate spring cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines naturally with other early spring bulbs and woodland plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Fritillaria meleagris Alba Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs \u003cstrong\u003ein autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to establish before winter and flower the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in \u003cstrong\u003esun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fritillaria meleagris particularly appreciates soil that retains some moisture during the growing season while still providing good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid locations that become extremely dry during spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in groups for the most natural effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs can be delicate and should preferably be planted \u003cstrong\u003esoon after receiving them rather than being stored for a long period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Location for Fritillaria meleagris\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike tulips and many other bulbs associated with sunny, relatively dry beds, \u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris naturally prefers cooler and somewhat moister conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent locations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeneath deciduous trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder deciduous shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalistic perennial plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeadow-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas with spring moisture and good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial shade is particularly useful in gardens where full-sun locations become hot and dry later in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNaturalising in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba is particularly beautiful when allowed to naturalise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than planting individual bulbs at regular intervals, scatter them informally and plant them where they fall. This creates a much more natural appearance when the flowers emerge in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn suitable conditions, established plants can return year after year and gradually create elegant colonies of nodding white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor successful naturalisation, avoid cutting back the foliage immediately after flowering. Allow the leaves to \u003cstrong\u003eyellow and die back naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling the bulb to replenish its energy reserves for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fritillaria Alba in Pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba can also be grown successfully in \u003cstrong\u003epots and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a container with good drainage and use a fertile substrate that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a beautiful spring display, Alba can be combined with other delicate spring bulbs in complementary colours. Its slender stems and white hanging flowers provide a particularly elegant contrast to lower-growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainers should not be allowed to become completely dry while the plants are actively growing in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba as a Cut Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender stems and delicate hanging bells of \u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a beautiful speciality spring cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall spring bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBud vases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden-style arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical floral designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding floristry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate table arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white flowers combine beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eMuscari, narcissus, tulips, hellebores, anemones and other early spring flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than providing a large mass of colour, Alba adds \u003cstrong\u003emovement, detail and a delicate botanical character\u003c\/strong\u003e to floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful Companions for Fritillaria Alba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe refined white colour makes Alba exceptionally easy to combine with other spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks particularly beautiful with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft blue Muscari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and pale narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlush and pastel tulips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHellebores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnemones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimroses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther woodland and meadow-style spring plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a particularly soft spring palette, combine \u003cstrong\u003eFritillaria meleagris Alba with Muscari Valerie Finnis\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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