Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)

Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)

One of the most stately and majestic of the spring-flowering bulbs
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120 cm
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RHS Garden Merit
RHS Garden Merit
Scented / Fragrant
Scented / Fragrant
Perfect In Pots
Perfect In Pots
Winter Hardy
Winter Hardy
Cut Flower
Cut Flower
Easy To Grow
Easy To Grow

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  • A highly unusual and stately spring plant that makes a real impact in April and May
  • Bursting to life with bright orange, striking blooms with an impressive whorl of leaves on top
  • The unique fragrance of 'Crown Imperial' repels moles, mice and other rodents
  • Leave in the ground to naturalise and get bigger and better displays every year
  • Supplied as a pack on 2 bulbs, size 20/24 ready to plant out in autumn
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Also known as Fritillaria imperialis, this stately 'Crown Imperial' is a must have for springtime gardens. Obtaining its name from a fascinating whorl of leaves on the top of bright orange, strikingly regal blooms that almost closely resemble a crown.

'Crown Imperial' boasts a unique fragrance that repels moles, mice, and other rodents. Perfect for early season and tough, hardy colour in mixed borders.

Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.

Very easy to grow, after the spring season and the blooms have faded, just leave in the ground to naturalise and get bigger and better displays every year.

Supplied as a pack on 2 bulbs, size 20/24 ready to plant out in autumn.

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Item 630040 supplied as:
2 x Bulbs

Top Tips

  • Plant bulbs on their sides to help to avoid water collecting in their hollow crowns and prevent the bulbs from rotting.
  • Fritillaria plants resent being dug up and moved so for best results plant where they will remain.

Care Information

Planting Advice:

  • Plant 30cm (12in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, and keep an eye out for slug and snail damage when the new foliage is emerging in spring.
  • Plants benefit from early morning sun then light shade in the afternoon.
  • Avoid heavy clay or anywhere where water sits.
  • Heavy soil can be improved with the addition of sharp sand or horticultural grit.
  • Add 1cm (½ in) of course sand to the planting hole before placing the bulbs pointed end up. 

Aftercare Advice:

  • When growing fritillaries, it is essential to allow their foliage to die back naturally as this will feed the bulb for the following year.
  • During their dormant period the soil should be kept almost dry to prevent the bulbs from rotting. Begin watering sparingly as the bulbs start back into active growth.
  • After flowering has finished, trim off spent blossoms. The stalks will dry and then can be removed. 

Trimming Advice for Fritillaries:

  • Leave stems to turn brown before trimming back to the base. This will ensure that nutrients have been returned to the bulb for next season.

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