Fritillaria Imperialis Rubra

Crown Imperial
$7.95 ea.
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Crown Imperial will rule over your mid-spring bed. This statuesque beauty is regal with striking clusters of orange-red pendant flowers neatly tucked under its crown of spiky foliage. A classic heirloom dating back to 1665!

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Code BFRRU

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Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Tall 36"

Spacing Plant 12" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 5-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

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Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant

Fritillaria General Information

A delight in practically any setting, and their unusual shape draws the eye to them. The bulbs have a faint odor which helps in keeping voles out of the garden.

Fritillaria Plant Care

Plant 12" apart and 6" deep. Give them sun and a well drained soil that stays dry in the summer.

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Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December

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