Fritillaria meleagris - Chequered lily

Adversity Fritillaria meleagris : Avoid to apply treatments on plants that are not infected by parasites; in any case avoid to give pesticides or fungicides during bloom, to avoid to injure the bees. At the end of winter we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungal diseases.

continental : These plants need rather frequent waterings in spring and summer, always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. We can suspend waterings during cold months.

alpine : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

mediterranean : Waterings shall be given by watering the soil deeply, but only when it is very dry, avoiding to leave plant roots in stagnating water. During the cold season we can suspend waterings.

continental : The Fritillaria meleagris needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Fritillaria meleagris tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Fritillaria meleagris prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Fritillaria meleagris : We suggest to fertilize bulbous plants from April to September, or during the whole period of foliage luxuriant growth; use specific fertilizers, to be added to normal waterings every 15-20 days.