A fine and enchanting Fritillary bearing slender stems of nodding, bell-shaped blooms during April and May. Petals gently reflex towards their pointed tips, in unusual shades of dusty olive, lime and maroon. Inside each bloom is a cluster of bold yellow, dusty stamens.

Known as the Pointed-Petal Fritillary, Fritillaria acmopetala is native to Cyprus and holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for plant excellence.

The subtle beauty of this species fritillary makes it the perfect plant for exquisite container plantings and wildlife-friendly borders. Plant the bulbs in autumn, in full sun or part shade, into well-drained soil.

Chocolate-brown bells with faint chequering and chartreuse interiors offer a rare colour pairing. Compact and quietly exquisite, this fritillary Davisii suits alpine settings or troughs.

Plant bulbs deeply in well-drained soil and allow to naturalise undisturbed.

A collector’s treasure blooming each April.

Glossy, two-toned bells in deep plum and yolk-yellow are produced 1-4 per stem on Fritillaria michailovskyi during April.

This unusual spring beauty might be petite in stature, with stems reaching just 20cm, but its bold colour ensures the blooms are not overlooked when planted in small drifts near the front of a border or feature pots in a prominent position. The showy flowers are adored by bees and pollinators too, who are drawn into the hearts of bells, towards their pollen-rich centres.

Grow next to other, unusual species Fritillaria and late spring bulbs in sun or dappled shade for an enviable garden display.

Stems of silky, creamy-yellow hanging bells rise up during April on Fritillaria pallidiflora, for a chic and bountiful display in spring borders and containers. Bluish-green foliage is slender and lance-shaped, subtly complementing the flowers.

The award-winning Siberian Fritillary has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden excellence and beauty.

Bulbs thrive light shade, in moist, well-drained soil which is rich in organic matter. Plant in a sheltered position, where you will enjoy the exquisite beauty of the buttery-yellow blooms and their delicate red markings.

Suitable for wildlife-friendly, cottage gardens, rockeries and spring pot displays.

Unusual green-yellow petals encase dark, nearly black centres—each flower of the fritillaria Sewerzowii Green Eyes is a study in contrast.

Flowers emerge in succession through April and May. Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with gritty soil. A conversation piece and a magnet for garden connoisseurs.

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.