Fritillaria meleagris ‘Alba’
Beautiful white so-called "Snakes Head Frittilaries". The globules are very sensitive to drying out. It is advisable to plant them immediately upon receipt. The best place to plant them should be moist, rich in humus and well-drained. Suitable for naturalising but also nice in pots on a terrace or balcony.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Fritillaria meleagris 'Alba'
- Flower Colour: White
- Established Height: 10-20cm
- Established Spread: 5-10cm
- Plant Spacing: 16 bulbs per m2
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1-2 years
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Dappled Shade, Full Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Large Containers, Low Maintenance Gardens, Meadows, Lawns
- Soil Acidity: Any
- Soil Moisture: Free Draining
- Soil Type: Loam, Loam-Based Compost, Multipurpose Compost, Sandy, Stony, Clay
- Growing Skill: Easy to Grow
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Mouse Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Toxicity: No report
Planting & Care
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