Fritillaria meleagris MixSnake's head fritillarySnake's Head Fritillary

Name: Fritillaria meleagris Mix
Brand: Dobies
SKU: MH-2442
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

FROM £12.99

Attractive nodding flower heads

Ideal for naturalising in lawns

Flowers in shades of white, pink or checkered purple

40 Bulbs

Despatch By The End Of August 2026

KJ2512

£12.99

80 Bulbs

Despatch By The End Of August 2026

KJ2513

£17.99 ~~£25.98~~ SAVE 30%

160 Bulbs

Despatch By The End Of August 2026

KJ2514

£24.99 ~~£51.96~~ SAVE 51%

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

Despatch By The End Of March 2027

78161

£22.99

2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants

Despatch By The End Of March 2027

KH5601

£32.99 ~~£45.98~~ SAVE 28%

1 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plant

Despatch By The End Of February 2027

KH4565

£12.99

2 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plants

Despatch By The End Of February 2027

KH4566

£17.99 ~~£25.98~~ SAVE 30%

3 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plants

Despatch By The End Of February 2027

KH4567

£22.99 ~~£38.97~~ SAVE 41%

Frequently bought with

Please select item below and then add to basket with your item above

Garden Gear - Bulb Baskets

1 Basket

~~£7.99~~ £5.99

Garden Gear - Bulb Planter

1 Bulb Planter

£7.99

Flowering Period

Planting Out Period

Flowering Period

Planting Out Period

Product Details
Delivery
Guarantee

Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as the Checkered Lily or Snake's Head Fritillary, is a charming and unique spring-flowering bulb that stands out for its delicate beauty and distinctive pattern. The flowers are purplish-pink or white, with a distinctive checkered or chessboard-like pattern on the petals, giving the plant its common name. These bell-shaped flowers grow on slender stems and are nodding, meaning they hang downwards in a graceful, almost whimsical way, making them look like delicate lanterns swaying in the breeze.

Perfect for partially shaded or moist, well-drained soil, Fritillaria meleagris thrives in garden beds, borders, or wildflower meadows, and is ideal for naturalizing in grassy or woodland areas. Growing to around 12 inches tall, it works beautifully in clusters to highlight its intricate patterns, making it a standout in your spring garden. Whether planted alongside tulips, daffodils, or crocuses, this bulb will provide a stunning contrast of colour and texture.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance yet extraordinary plant, Fritillaria meleagris is a must-have. Its graceful flowers and unique checkered appearance are sure to impress any garden enthusiast, adding a touch of sophistication and beauty that lasts through the spring season. Perfect as a gift or a personal garden treasure, this flower will delight year after year with its understated beauty. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 8cm (3"). Fritillaria meleagris thrives in the reliably moist, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting to improve less than ideal soils. Plant snakes head fritillary bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4") and 10cm (4") apart. Fritillary bulbs are fragile so always handle them with care. Planting them on their sides will help to avoid water collecting in their hollow crowns and prevent the bulbs from rotting. For natural looking drifts of fritillary flowers, gently cast the bulbs across the planting area and plant them where they land!

Flowering Period

Planting Out Period

Order Despatch

Orders are despatched promptly by post or parcel carrier. Seasonal items such as plants are sent separately with the estimated delivery times stated against each variety both in our catalogue and on our website.

Small items are sent by Royal Mail and larger items by courier. When ordering large items please provide your phone number so that the courier can contact you if necessary.

Please note that when several items are ordered they may not all be delivered at the same time.

Delivery Charge

Standard Charge

Packet seed only will incur a carriage charge of £2.99.

All other products incur a carriage charge of £6.99.

If your order comprises of a combination of carriage charges then a combined carriage charge of £7.99 will be applied.

Live Plants

Dobies strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3.

Non Standard Deliveries

Unfortunately like many companies in our industry we are currently only able to supply orders to UK based customers, excluding those in Northern Ireland. We are committed to finding a way that we can resume or normal services again as soon as possible. Please accept our apologies for any inconvience caused.

Prices include VAT where applicable.

We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary and are happy to quote for carriage of specific products to more remote areas. Some items may not be available to all areas.

We reserve the right to revise any carriage charges in the event of carrier price increase or other unforeseen circumstances. We will always advise of the carriage charge before payment is taken.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

Red - £9.99.
Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

All Dobies products should reach you in perfect condition, just as they left us. If you are dissatisfied in any way with their condition on arrival, please let us know within 14 days. We are only liable for the cost of the goods as quoted on the website plus the cost of delivery if the goods are faulty.

Unlike many companies, we publish all of our reviews - good or bad - to give you, the customer, total transparency and peace of mind.

Load Reviews

What our customers say

"Very impressed with the quality of leek and broad bean seeds you sent. Excellent germination and look forward to a bumper crop. Will certainly be back."

E. Smyth

“I bought all my seeds, potatoes, etc. from your catalogue last year for my new ‘larger’ vegetable garden. I have to say I have never had such success in the garden. The germination was excellent; the quality of plant stock and produce is superb."

Sadie

“I am compelled to write to you and your staff for the exemplary service provided by your company, in an age where the word and term ‘service’ has lost its meaning.”

M. Willingham

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC

Dobies Gardening Club

Become a Member

Fritillaria meleagris MixSnake's head fritillarySnake's Head Fritillary

Frequently bought with

Order Despatch

Delivery Charge

You May Also Like

Company Information

Customer Services

Useful Links

Dobies Gardening Club

Become a Member

Fritillaria meleagris MixSnake's head fritillarySnake's Head Fritillary

Frequently bought with

Order Despatch

Delivery Charge

You May Also Like

Extra Value Plugs

Value Plugs

Garden Ready Plugs

Super Plugs

9cm Potted Plugs

2 litre Potted Plants