Fritillaria ‘Meleagris Mixed’
Fritillaria meleagris
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
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
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
Sources
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