Fritillaria imperialis
Crown imperial, Imperial fritillary
- Height × spread
- 1m – 1.5m × 0.5m – 0.5m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
Availability
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About this plant
Unusual flower, living up to its grandiose name. Blade-shaped leaves line sturdy stems, topped with a cluster of hanging bell-shaped flowers, above which sits a crown of spiky green foliage. Orange, red or yellow blooms appear April to May, attracting bees. They grow to a height/spread of around 1m x 0.5m. Some are scented. It makes an interesting focal point in borders or between shrubs.
- Flower colour
- Orange, Red, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 1m – 1.5m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Scented garden, Gravel garden, Exotic garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Summer
Summer - late · Planting
Divide the plant
Divide the plant and throw away any poor or weak growth. Immediately replant the divided portions.
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