Fritillaria meleagris 'Alba' - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Snake's head fritillary 'Alba' (Fritillaria meleagris) produces attractive, white flowers from April to May. It prefers humusy, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The clump-forming plant usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 cm and grows up to 8 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fritillaria meleagris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snake's head fritillary 'Alba' are medium green, linear.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Snake's head fritillary 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Snake's head fritillary 'Alba' sets beautiful accents together with: Spring knotweed.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, stream course, woodland edge, natural garden