Bulbi de Fritillaria meleagris - mix in ghiveci

Fritillaria meleagris – bulbs of the famous "chess flower" / "python flower"

Fritillaria meleagris is one of the most elegant spring flowers, instantly recognizable due to the unique pattern on its petals – a spotted mosaic, similar to a chessboard, in shades of burgundy, purple, and pink. It is a refined plant with a wild appearance, perfect for natural gardens, borders, rockeries, or semi-shaded areas with moist soil.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Scientific name: Fritillaria meleagris

• Common names: chess flower, python flower, bell flower

• Family: Liliaceae

• Type: perennial bulbous

• Height: 20–30 cm at maturity

• Flowers: campanulate, solitary or in pairs, with a unique checkered pattern

• Flowering period: April–May

☀️ Growing conditions

• Light: semi-shade – ideal near trees, shrubs, or in filtered light areas

• Soil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic or neutral; prefers humus-rich soils

• Watering: constant during the growing period; do not let the soil dry out completely

• Planting: autumn, at 8–10 cm depth, in groups for a spectacular effect

• Temperature: excellent frost resistance – easily withstands Romanian winters

✨ Advantages and uses

• Rare floral texture with a unique design

• Ideal for natural gardens, cottage gardens, shaded areas

• Easily naturalizes and returns annually

• Friendly to pollinators

• Also suitable for large outdoor pots

Height including pot: 10-20 cm - varies depending on the season

Note: although the producer sells them as a mix of bulbs in a pot, it is possible that some pots contain only the white variety or only the checkered variety.