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    FRITILLARIA
    FRITILLARIA
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    FRITILLARIA

    Genus of about 130 species of bulbous perennials found in a range of habitats from woodland to open meadows and high screes through the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

    The native, rather rare meleagris, the Snake's Head is found wild in southern counties and often in gardens.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean, southwestern Asia, western North America
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Bulbous perennial
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    FRITILLARIA meleagris
    Snake's head fritillary
    Bell-shaped pendant purple or pinkish purple flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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