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Fritillaria imperialis
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Crown imperialBulbFamily: Liliaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 30cm
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Red
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis, is a handsome giant. Everything about it is large – the bulbs are fist-size and the robust flower stems can reach 1.2m in good soil, with pendent bell-shaped flowers typically 5-8cm long and wide. A large clump of Fritillaria imperialis is an imposing sight, and it's quite undemanding once the bulbs are established (but they may take a season to flower after planting).
For best results grow Fritillaria imperialis in well-drained soil, ideally on a bed of gravel, in full sun. Divide established clumps in late-summer by splitting off and potting on the small bulbils around the edge of the bulb.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyes**yesDivideyes**yes
Fritillaria ‘Imperialis’ and wildlife
Fritillaria ‘Imperialis’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Fritillaria ‘Imperialis’ poisonous?
Fritillaria ‘Imperialis’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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