Crown Imperial. A very handsome plant with either yellow red or orange pendent bell shaped flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fritillaria imperialis
A very handsome plant with either yellow red or orange pendent bell shaped flowers
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Fritillaria |
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Species | imperialis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Crown Imperial |
Flower Colour | yellow, red, orange |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Lily beetles |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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