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Fritillaria meleagris (Snakes Head Fritillary)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Mixed Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Fritillaria meleagris:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Fritillaria meleagris:

  • Winter/early spring flowering herbaceous plant for early colour and extended seasonal interest
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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