Small bulbs can sometimes be tricky to get established, especially in a lawn where they have to compete with established grass. A good solution is to plant them while in flower. Monty Don shows you how to do this with snake’s-head fritillaries, explaining the conditions these exquisite native wildflowers need in order to thrive.
How to plant snake’s head fritillaries
Monty Don shows how to plant snake's head fritillaries 'in the green'.
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Robust, mildew-resistant variety flowering, in an array of bright colours, from June to November. These plants will quickly spread filling pots and borders - and are happy situated in sun or semi-shade.
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A striking lily, native to the mountain meadows of Switzerland. It bears dark green leaves, from which tall stems of fragrant, yellow-flecked dark mahogany blooms appear in abundance in Summer.
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This collection will bring months on end of colour and interest to difficult shady spaces. You'll receive one each of tiarella 'Sugar and Spice', a purple-flowering vinca, and Athyrium 'Silver Falls'.
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