Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, always attracts attention. No other members of the Fritillaria genus can match this native wildflower for the bizarre and unmistakable colouring of its bell-shaped flowers. These come in various shades of purple and occasionally white, always with a pronounced checked pattern all over. Plants are extremely hardy and trouble-free, and are ideal for growing in a variety of situations including containers, sunny spring borders and in wildflower meadows or areas of long grass. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Fritillaria meleagris in free-draining soil in light shade. Allow foliage to die down completely after flowering.

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replacing Tulip number 131...:-)

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A native perennial. As much a part of Spring as daffodils, the delicate flowers of Columbine form a distinctive star of petals. Some flowers have 'spurs' protruding, while others are spurless with double blossoms. All Aquilegia self-sow without being anyesying and will yield interesting offSpring if others are close by to pollinate.

This is the second year for my columbine plant, and unlike all the other perennials I planted last year, I am seeing it to be even more vigorous. Sorry to see that most last year purchases did not make it :-(

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New addition to my garden :-)

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An old favorite re-do :-)
Aristocrats of the woodland garden, Hellebores are native to Europe and western Asia. They bloom in early winter in mild climates and in late winter or early spring in colder climates.

I love them!

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