FLOWERS IN THE HOUSE

Bringing blooms indoors: it's what every home needs

WORDS: JO MATTOCK

Snake's head fritillary It's not entirely clear where this elegant little wildflower got its name. Some say the drooping buds and justopening flowers have the same profile as the heads of serpents; others see the distinctive chequered petals as similar to the scales of a reptile. Either way, they're certainly more graceful and suited to the dining table than their namesake. You can take a pot of them indoors (they grow from a bulb), or place them in a jam jar, milk jug or small vase to bring a bit of spring inside.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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