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Leaves are lance or linear.
Flowers are attractive and interesting with a check or similar pattern on some species, while others are plain coloured.
They are bell shaped downward pointing in umbels or solitary, single or in pairs on erect stems.
Some species give off an unpleasent smell, but their interesting attractiveness more than makes up for this.
These are excellent gardening plants for use in spring and summer flowering patio tubs and pots.
Essential info
Genus: Fritillaria
Family: Liliaceae
Species: F. meleagris
Common Names: Fritillary, snake's head lily,
Guinea hen fritillary.
Classification: Perennial.
Height: 30cm (12inches).
Flowering: Throughout spring.
Where to plant info
This is one of the most attractive flowers that appear in spring. They mix well with other spring flowering gardening plants. They create an amazing display when planted together in large groups.
Where: Ideal in mixed borders.
They are a must for woodland gardens or under shrubs.
Smaller types are perfect for rock gardens.
They are excellent in patio tubs and pots.
Site: Grow them in partial, they thrive in it!
They will also do well in full sun.
Soil: Any humus rich and free draining soil.
If you have heavy clay soil dig in plenty of horticultural grit and well rotted manure to improve drainage and to improve the soil structure.
Propagation info
By seed in spring or autumn.
Best germination temperature: 40 deg F.
Time from sowing to germination: 3 months onwards.
Very slow germination, so be patient.
By division of offsets from August to September.
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