Fritillaria 'Meleagris Alba' - 60 Stück - LumiBlumi

Snake's Head Fritillary 'Alba' - 60 pieces

CHF 30.60

Snake's Head Fritillary 'Alba' - 60 pieces

Name: Snake's Head Fritillary 'Alba' - 60 pieces
Brand: Fritillaria
Price: 30.60 CHF
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Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba

CHF 30.60

White, nodding bell-shaped flowers
Fine greenish veining
Flowers in April and May
About 20–30 cm tall
Naturalises in moist meadows and lawns

The white form of the snake's head fritillary bears nodding bells in pure white, often with fine greenish veining. It looks delicate but is robust and naturalises readily in moist meadows. With 60 bulbs you can create a natural-looking group.

About this variety

Fritillaria meleagris is an old European meadow plant. Its botanical name refers to the plumage of the guinea fowl, as the typical flowers are finely chequered. In 'Alba' the purple is missing; the hanging bells are white with only delicate greenish veins. They float on thin stems above narrow, grass-like foliage.

At about 20–30 cm tall, the snake's head fritillary suits the front of borders, rock gardens and above all naturalistic meadows. It likes moist, even slightly damp soil. Together with the violet chequered form it creates a lively picture. Good companions are grape hyacinths, wild daffodils and cuckooflower.

Bees like to visit the bells in spring. In a suitable spot the snake's head fritillary slowly spreads by seed. Voles and deer usually leave it alone. The flowers are very pretty in small bouquets. Scattered loosely in a meadow, they create a delicate white veil over the years. This looks especially lovely under a fruit tree or at the edge of a pond, where the soil stays moist in spring.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, as soon as possible after they arrive, as they dry out easily. Set them tip upwards 8–10 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. A sunny to partly shaded spot with moist, humus-rich soil is ideal.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it yellows. In a meadow, only mow once the foliage has died back and seed has been able to form. Keep the soil moist in spring. Little further care is needed.

Specifications

Botanical name: Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba
Genus: Fritillaria
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: August, September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 8–10 cm
Spacing: 8–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
RHS hardiness: H5