Fritillaria imperialis

Hardy Bulb

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86% (28 Reviews)

Low Maintenance

Crowns of scarlet bell shaped flowers are topped with a whirl of leaf like bracts

Ideal for the back of borders where their impressive height can be best appreciated

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A monarch among bulbs! Dramatic crowns of scarlet bell shaped flowers are topped with a whirl of leaf like bracts. Just a few of their tall stately stems is sufficient to create a bold display. Ideal for the back of borders where their impressive height can be best appreciated. The foxy aroma of the bulbs is also said to deter moles and rodents. Height: 150cm (5'). Spread: 30cm (12").

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Plant Size Height Up to 150cm (60in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Bulb

Ideal For alpine & rockeryexotic gardenlow maintenance gardenspecimen plant

Position In full sun

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3 Bulbs (10516)
12 Bulbs (KA9395)
6 Bulbs (KB5919)

Caution: irritant to skin and eyes. The fragile Crown Imperial bulbs should be carefully planted in September and October. Choose a position in full sun. Fritillaria imperialis prefers a fertile, free draining soil. The bulbs are particularly susceptible to rotting in wet soils so add plenty of grit and a little well rotted manure or compost prior to planting. Plant bulbs at a depth of 12cm (5") and 20cm (10") apart. Water well to settle the soil.

After flowering allow the foliage die back naturally. When leaves and stems have yellowed, cut them back to ground level.

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