Fritillaria ‘Meleagris Mixed’

Fritillaria meleagris

Features

  • Suitable for containers

Description

This dainty heirloom lily has dangling bell-shaped flowers that resemble guinea hen feathers. The pointed petals bloom with checkered patterns in a range of hues, including dark pink, maroon, and purple.

Details

Height: 13 to 18 in
Site: full sun

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the blossoms are open and place in water mixed with floral preservative. They should last a week in the vase.

Details

Description

This dainty heirloom lily has dangling bell-shaped flowers that resemble guinea hen feathers. The pointed petals bloom with checkered patterns in a range of hues, including dark pink, maroon, and purple.

Details

Height: 13 to 18 in
Site: full sun

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when one-half to three-quarters of the blossoms are open and place in water mixed with floral preservative. They should last a week in the vase.

Sources

How to Grow

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