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Fritillaria imperalis Rubra

Common name: Crown Imperial

Perhaps time to brighten your garden with the majestic Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra', an impressive red-flowered bulb.

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

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Bulbs
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just £20.00 each
2 for £28.00
just £14.00 each
3 for £36.00
just £12.00 each
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Vibrant orange bells of Fritillaria imperialis Rubra make a bold statement in the spring garden.Unusual and majestic, Fritillaria imperialis are more commonly known as Crown Imperials and make excellent cut flowers.Orange-red bell-shaped pendant flowers bloom atop tall purple upright stems in spring, reaching heights of 90cm with a tuft of glossy foliage on top. Great for planting at the back of the border or pot where they will stand regal and proud amongst your spring planting scheme.According to legend, as Jesus was on his way to be crucified, all flowers bent their heads except for the proud Crown Imperial. God reprimanded the plant, and it has bowed its head ever since. Loved by bees and deer resistant, the plants have a faint musky odour, which is known to keep moles, mice, and other rodents away. Plant your bulbs in early autumn, 20cm deep in well-drained soil where they will happily naturalise in partial shade - adding a beautiful note to a chorus of other spring bulbs and providing an impactful pop of tropical colour.
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Key Information
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
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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