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Collection Fritillaire pintade en pourpre et blanc
Very disappointed, I didn't have any flower.
Christiane, 07/05/2023
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The purple and white Snake's head Fritillary Collection is a lovely way to bring spring interest to any area of the garden that remains slightly damp. These bulbous plants bears unusual flowers: large, drooping, checkered bells, purple in the classic form, or pure white in the Alba form. In the wild, the species is sometimes found in moist meadows in spring, or under deciduous trees. This is how the bulbs should be planted, they will naturalise easily, with more and more flowers appearing in spring, over time.
This collection consists of:
x 25 Fritillaria meleagris bulbs: the typical botanical species with multicoloured checkered flowers in shades of purple, burgundy and white
x 10 Fritillaria meleagris 'Alba' bulbs, a rare selection with pure white flowers.
The Snake's head Fritillary is a European endemic plant, found in both Northern Europe (Sweden, Russia, Great Britain) and Western and Central parts of the continent. It is a species of the lily family, now considered rare and therefore protected in its natural habitat. Fritillaria meleagris forms clumps, 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16in) tall. Each bulb produces 3 to 5 green-gray, linear, alternate, lanceolate and narrow leaves. Between March and May, flowering stems appear, bearing flowers that are solitary or grouped in 2 or 3, in the form of drooping, bell-shaped blooms measuring 4 to 5 cm (2in) in diameter.
The bulbs are packed and labelled separately.
The Snake's head Fritillary is an indicator of humid habitats: it requires a moist, occasionally waterlogged, fertile, humus-rich and light soil to flourish. The nature of the soil is very important, if its needs are not met, it will decline rapidly. It can be planted in a border, near a pathway, or not far from the terrace, accompanied by snowdrops and hellebores, to enjoy its sumptuous flowering in spring. It also thrives in a damp rockery or under deciduous trees and shrubs. This plant produces a spectacular effect when planted in a short grass meadow. The bulbs can remain in place, but be careful in woodland and on lawns not to remove the foliage until it is completely yellowed.
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The bulbs of Fritillaria meleagris multiply easily as soon as they are planted in a loose, humus-rich but well-drained soil that retains moisture. Dry soils are not suitable for them. Plant them at a depth of 10 cm (4in) and with a spacing of 25 cm (10in), in moist soil, in groups of 3 or 5, in full sun or partial shade. A supply of turf and ericaceous compost will always be beneficial for them, as this plant is not particularly tolerant of limestone. Snake's head Fritillary is suitable for regions where summers are cool and humid. It naturalises easily in short grass meadows, but it is not recommended to plant it in a regularly mowed lawn, as it needs to retain its foliage for the bulb to replenish its reserves.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.