Fritillaria meleagris - Chequered lily

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 0-1 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with -1-0 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 1-2 glasses of water.

continental : For the the Fritillaria meleagris let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Fritillaria meleagris can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Fritillaria meleagris to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Fritillaria meleagris can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Fritillaria meleagris is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Fritillaria meleagris : We should avoid fertilizing bulbous plants during the winter.

Treatments Fritillaria meleagris : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.