Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed Colours is a delightful spring flowering bulb producing elegant nodding bell-shaped flowers in a beautiful mix of richly chequered purple blooms and soft creamy white flowers. Flowering from April to May and reaching approximately 20cm in height, this charming variety is ideal for naturalising in damp borders, woodland gardens, wildflower meadows and beneath deciduous trees, where it will return year after year in suitable conditions.

Often known as the Snake's Head Fritillary, this distinctive bulb thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and enjoys a position in full sun or partial shade. Its unique chequered pattern and graceful flowers bring natural beauty to spring planting schemes and combine wonderfully with other woodland bulbs and early flowering perennials.

Key Features
✓ Distinctive mix of chequered purple and creamy white flowers
✓ Elegant nodding bell-shaped blooms
✓ Ideal for naturalising in woodland gardens and meadows
✓ Perfect for damp borders and partially shaded areas
✓ Flowers from April to May
✓ Returns each spring when established
✓ Attractive to early pollinating insects

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 20cm (8 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: April to May
✓ Position: Full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 5cm (2 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 5cm (2 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for woodland gardens, borders, meadows and naturalising

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following spring. Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season and avoid lifting established bulbs, as they perform best when left undisturbed.