Delight in the charming beauty of Fritillaria meleagris, famous for its distinctive chequered pattern in shades of purple and white. This graceful spring bloomer reaches a modest height of 15–20cm, making it perfect for naturalising in borders, rock gardens, or wildflower meadows.

Flowering from March to May, its nodding, bell-shaped flowers rise above slender, grassy foliage. The plant grows from a small, button-shaped bulb approximately 2cm in diameter and prefers well-drained, sandy soil to thrive.

Add a touch of delicate elegance and unique patterning to your spring garden with the delightful Fritillaria meleagris.

For more information on how to plant and care for your Fritillaria

Spring Flowering Bulbs are delivered in the Autumn

Delivery and P&P

Spring Flowering Bulbs are dispatched from September to November.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days during this time. (Unless otherwise stated on the Shipping est.)
Postage cost to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Highlands and Isles) is £4.99.
All out of area postcodes are charged at £9.50.
Orders over £60 qualify for FREE delivery to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Highlands and Isles).
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You have the right to cancel your order at any time before it is dispatched.
All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges. 

How to plant Fritillaria Meleagris

• Fritillaria Meleagris should be planted in the Autumn for Spring flowering.
• Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained, sandy soil, if necessary add sand, grit or gravel to be improve the condition of the area for planting.
• Arrange the bulbs in clusters.
• If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs about 1-2" apart.
• Ideal for rockeries.
• If planting in pots, use  good-quality, multi-purpose compost, preferably adding sand to the planting hole to prevent the bulbs from rotting.
• Plant the bulbs 2-3" of soil above them.
• It is best to plant the Meleagris bulb on its side - this prevents water collecting at the top of the bulb and causing it to rot.

How to care for Fritillaria Meleagris

• If planting in borders in the garden, the soil must be well drained and, preferably, sandy.
• If planting in pots, make sure the Fritillaria Assyriaca/Uva Vulpis are kept moist but do not get waterlogged.
• If planting in pots, it may be an idea to tilt the pots on their side during winter to prevent waterlog.
• When the Fritillaria Meleagris has finished flowering, cut any seed heads back and allow the foliage to die back naturally. Once all the foliage and stem has turned brown and hollow, you can remove them and discard.
• Fritillaria Meleagris bulbs will multiply during the first or second year of planting.
• Ideally, the best time to lift and check your bulbs for dividing is during the months of August and September. Once, you have divided your bulbs, they will all need replanting.
• Prevent the Scarlet Lily beetle from ruining your Fritillarias by using our Lily Beetle Prevention spray.