Friday 3 April 2020

Snakes Head Fritillaries

 I have three of these plants in my garden.  When the petals are closed they resemble a snakes head.

 It fascinates me that nature can produce such a perfect checkerboard design.

They are short lived but a welcome surprise when there is not much else in bloom in the garden.

14 comments:

  1. Hi Simone and belated Happy Birthday - sorry I missed your post - I am just catching up. I had to smile at the last one - wouldn't we all like to emerge from this ordeal as a butterfly - I suspect many lives will change.
    I always love the photos of your Fritillaries like you they fascinate me.

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    1. Hi Vivien! I hope your back is better now. My birthday was a non-event like many other people's! I think some good will come out of all this including increased gratitude for all that we have - especially our freedoms in normal life. x

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  2. Love Fritillaries. I read somewhere once they were planted near cottage doors to keep vermin away because they do look like snake heads - I wonder if it worked.......

    Julie xxxxxxx

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    1. Hi Julie! I've never heard that before but I like it! x

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  3. I always think they look way to exotic for us here in the UK ... so pretty!

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    1. Yes! They almost look made up to me like monkey face orchids! x

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  4. The fritillaries are lovely, the pattern on them always intrigues me. Thank you for your kind comment on my post this morning. I have anwered you query re oven temperature over there but in case you don't see it - 180c on the recipe but I did ours ten degrees less as our oven overheats quickly and can burn things. I hope you enjoy the rhubarb:)

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    1. Thanks Rosie. I did go back and check your post and find the temperature. I hope the weather is nice where you are. It is definitely getting warmer. x

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  5. I've never grown them before. They're so intricately beautiful.

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    1. I am sure you would like them Anne. I find them fascinating! :)

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  6. When I see little gems like this I have to smile at the imagination and humor of the creator. And I'm reminded of the strength and majesty that is creation. Thank you, Simone.

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    1. It's a fun little flower isn't it Sharon? :)

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