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Fritillaria Meleagris

Fritillaria meleagris

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Snake's head fritillary is a delicate spring bulb with nodding checkered bell-shaped flowers in purple, pink, or white, blooming in April and May. Elegant cottage garden favorite that naturalizes in moist meadows and grassland. The intricate checkered pattern on petals resembles a guinea fowl's plumage, inspiring its common name.

Fritillaria Meleagris

Common Problems

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Care Guide

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Light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers at least 4-5 hours of daily sunlight
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist during growth and flowering; tolerates wet conditions better than most fritillaries but needs good winter drainage
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Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost; prefers slightly moist conditions; tolerates clay better than F. imperialis
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Fertiliser
Light feeding with balanced or bone meal fertilizer in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen applications
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Temperature
Hardy bulb requiring cold winter period; prefers cool, moderate temperatures during growth phase
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Humidity
Moderate to high moisture during growing season; good air circulation prevents fungal diseases

Toxicity

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Bulbs and foliage contain cardiac glycosides; ingestion causes gastrointestinal upset, abdominal pain, and potential heart issues

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.