Fritillaria meleagris "Alba" is an elegant white-flowered form of the famous checkered lily. Unlike classic purple varieties, ‘Alba’ captivates with pure snow-white flowers with a light greenish tint, giving the spring garden special tenderness and sophistication.

Key features:

• Plant height: 20–40 cm.
• Flower size: 3–5 cm.
• Flower color: pure white, sometimes with barely noticeable green veins.
• Number of flowers: usually 1–2 per flower stalk.
• Flowering period: April – May.
• Location: sun or light partial shade.
• Soil: fertile, moderately moist, well-drained.
• Frost resistance: high.

Variety features:

• Rare white form of Fritillaria meleagris.
• The flowers have a graceful bell shape and droop on thin, slender flower stalks.
• Characterized by high decorativeness and natural beauty.
• Well-suited for naturalistic and meadow plantings.
• Forms picturesque clumps over time.

Use in landscape design:
Checkered lily ‘Alba’ looks great in natural gardens, near ponds, on spring lawns, and in mixed flowerbeds. Its snow-white flowers create effective contrasts with bright muscari, primroses, forget-me-nots, and botanical tulips. Thanks to its delicate color, the variety adds lightness, freshness, and a special spring charm to compositions.