| Fritillaria meleagris. Growing conditions, care, plant description and photographs of the 'Snakes Head Fritillaria', Fritillaria meleagris, a medium growing Fritillaria originally from Europe. With its distinctive checkered flower that emerges from a 'snake head' like position this is another Fritillaria bulb that is grown widely in around the world, but unfortunately almost extinct in the wild in some areas. Fritillaria meleagris 'Alba' is the white flowering species. | |||||||
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Fritillaria meleagris
Fritillaria meleagris bulbs are a native of many countries in Europe including, France, Romania and Croatia and one of the easiest to care for.
Fritillaria meleagris are a medium growing frit with a distinctive checkered flower head. Growing to 30cm Fritillaria meleagris comes in a few forms including pinks, pale yellow and Fritillaria meleagris alba, a white flowering species. Like most other species, Fritillaria meleagris for proper care, requires a well drained position to avoid bulb rot, and can be successfully grown in a container or pot.
Fritillaria meleagris. (above)
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