Snakeshead Fritillary

[chokkie]

Hi AB Gardeners out there ... I've just bought some pf these bulbs/corms, and was wondering what time of year they should be planted? Now? Hope you can help, many thanks, Cheers, Chox.

[webbo3]

Plant in the autumn to flower in the spring.


Dave.

[murraymints]

now !

[murraymints]

https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=814

I have them in my alpine gravel garden

[Palustris]

Put them in warm slightly soapy water overnight before planting to re-hydrate them. Don't be disappointed if they do not grow. Dried out Fritillary bulbs as sold in shops are often dead. Better to buy them actually growing.

[chokkie]

Thanks for all your help, folks. Will plant them out during the coming week (weather permitting) and will definitely soak them first. Thanks for the tip! Cheers, Chox.

[Chipchopper]

I saw your question in the main topic section area first, so left an answer there.