- A beautiful hardy bulb
- White pendant looms
- Heavily chequered with pink, plum or purple
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Wild Flower Snakes Head Fritillaria
- Number of Seeds: 25
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 30cm (11.8in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 8cm (3.1in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Bulb
- Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Alpine & Rockery, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Garden
- Position In: Sun Or Semi Shade
- Sowing Months: June-February
- Flowering Months: April to May
- Sowing Instructions: Sow from autumn to spring in a good seed compost with one-third coarse grit or perlite added. Just cover with compost and then add 6mm (¼in) of chippings or grit. Place outside in a shady spot, open to the weather. Germination can take 1-12 months, Keep the compost moist through the summer, once most have germinated, move to a coldframe or well lit spot in the garden and keep well watered.
- Growing Information: Transplant carefully when the bulbs are dormant and grow on for 2-3 seasons before planting out in full sun and well drained soil 1-15cm (4-6in) apart.
- They Can Grow In Grass If It Isn'T Cut Until The Leaves Die Down.
