Fritillaria meleagris - Chequered lily

Treatments Fritillaria meleagris : Flowering plants shall be treated only away from bloom, to avoid to injure pollinating insects; normally it is advisable to use specific products and only when the parasite is present on the plant.

continental : It is advisable regular but not excessive waterings; increase waterings in spring and summer and decrease them when the cold period starts, suspend them in winter. Always allow the soil to dry out completely between two waterings. Avoid water stagnations.

alpine : Water the Fritillaria meleagris rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

mediterranean : It is advisable to intervene only when the soil is dry, however avoiding to expose the plant to long duration drought periods. We can decrease waterings or even suspend them during cold months.

continental : This plant prefers to be exposed to direct sunlight all year long.
Grow the Fritillaria meleagris outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : Grow the Fritillaria meleagris where it can be exposed every day to direct sunlight as long as possible.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : Grow the Fritillaria meleagris in a very bright location, with a good exposure to direct sunlight.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Fritillaria meleagris : Bulbous plants need a specific fertilizer, to be used during the foliage growing period; the supply of fertilizer will improve the storage and nutritional substances in the bulb, which will be used for the next year bloom.