Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
crown imperial bulb
An eye-catching crown imperial, certain to light up your spring borders with its downward nodding delicate apricot to sunset orange flowers, clustered on long dark stems. A well-deserved crown of tufted green leaves completes the very photogenic, elegant and highly admired ‘Early Fantasy’.
How to care for Fritillaria Early Fantasy:
Plant 20cm deep (ideally on their sides) 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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.15m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
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Bulbs (only)£4.95
