Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea'
crown imperial bulbs
£0.00
- size:
- 1 bulb
- available within:
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May and June
- Flower colour: yellow
- Other features: the flowers have an unpleasant 'fox-like' odour
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 20+
Clusters of striking, bright yellow, bell-like flowers on sturdy stems are topped with a ruff of leaf-like bracts in May and June . These imposing and long-lasting bulbs look fabulous emerging from a sunny, well-drained herbaceous border. After flowering remove the ripening leaves - left in place the seedpods provide sculptural interest for several months.- Garden care:
Plant 20cm (8in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to damage the fragile bulbs. To minimise unnecessary disturbance use a marker indicating where the bulbs have been planted.
- Eventual Height: 1.5m
- Eventual Spread: 0.3m