Snake's Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris
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Snake's Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris
- Unique chequered mulberry purple and white bell-shaped flowers which hang from slender stems amid grass-like blue-green leaves
- Spring flowering from April to May
- An eyecatching low maintenance, low growing perennial
- Loves to grow in wet ground, beds, borders and containers
- A UK native which is fully hardy througout the British Isles
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Snake's Head Fritillary can be grown in a pot with well-draining, moisture-retentive compost, kept in a sheltered spot.
How big does it get?
The Snake's Head Fritillary typically grows to a height of 20-30 cm with a spread of 10-15 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Snake's Head Fritillary prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Snake's Head Fritillary prefers a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, often thriving in damp meadows.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Snake's Head Fritillary needs regular watering to keep its soil consistently moist, especially during the spring.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Snake's Head Fritillary should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Fritillaria meleagris is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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