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Crown Imperials Duo

Common name: Crown Imperial

Impressive, vibrant flower to light up your garden

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Bulbs
6 for £20.00
just £3.33 each
12 for £30.00
just £2.50 each
18 for £40.00
just £2.22 each
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There is no other plant quite like Fritillaria imperialis, the most striking and dramatic of all fritillaries. From early to mid-spring, its tall, strong stems erupt in large, fiery toned, season-defying blooms. Though a far cry from the muted and delicate fritillaries of meadow and woodland, a clear family resemblance is nevertheless evident in the bell-shape and bashful, nodding habit of the flowers. For this collection we have brought together two particularly intense and richly coloured cultivars. Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty' is the first to flower (from March to April), its shiny, terracotta blooms borne on 1m tall stems. Slightly later (April to May), Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra' bursts into life with scarlet-orange flowers on stems reaching up to 1.5m. Plant in a sunny spot in any rich soil, avoiding areas prone to waterlogging. Note these large bulbs should be planted at a depth of at least 30cm, as any shallower can result in failure to flower. Crown imperials can take time to settle in, though if happy with the conditions they will eventually multiply to form impressive clumps. Hardy as it gets; to -20 C and beyond.
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Key Information
Included In this Collection Fritillaria imperalis Rubra 20/24 bulb size 3 bag Fritillaria Imperialis Orange Beauty 20-24 size bulb 3 bag
Latin Name Fritillaria imperalis 'Rubra' 20/24 bulb size 3 bag
Common Name Crown Imperial
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour Red
Type Perennial
Format Bulbs
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) £1.50
Spread in Maturity (m) £0.30
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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