Plum-brown rounded and flared bells are gilded with yellow tips on exquisite Fritillaria uva-vulpis. Softly tufted foliage is slender and arching, adding further delicacy to these unusual plants.

Knows as the fox’s grape fritillary, uva-vulpis is good for cutting and introduces a whimsical, unexpected edge to seasonal floral displays.

Stems reach 25-30cm in height, so plant the bulbs near the front of a border or in a container of well-drained, humus-rich soil where the sprays of charming flowers will not be overlooked in March and April.

Great for naturalising in grassy areas in orchards and meadows.