Crown Imperial. A bulbous perennial with narrow light green leaves, in early summer charming clusters of bell-shaped rusty red flowers with red veining and crowned by a cluster of leafy bracts. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 25cm to 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy.
Fritillaria imperialis ‘Rubra’
A bulbous perennial with narrow light green leaves, in early summer charming clusters of bell-shaped rusty red flowers with red veining and crowned by a cluster of leafy bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Fritillaria |
|---|---|
| Species | imperialis |
| Varietry | 'Rubra' |
| Common Name | Crown Imperial |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 25cm, 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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