Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown'
Red Crown Imperial
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Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Description
Regal Flowers up to 3 Feet Tall, Exotic and dramatic, the 'Crown Imperial' is a stately plant. Planted in groups, they stand nobly above the smaller flowers of the April garden and are sensational with daffodils. The showy clusters of pendent, bell-shaped flowers are topped with tufts of green leaves; the tall stiff stems rise from lush, handsome foliage. The foliage dies back quickly after flowering. Fritillarias are easy to grow in full sun if the soil is well drained and they will last for years when undisturbed. An outstanding plant in areas where deer are a problem - the odor repels them.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Blooming
It may take a season or to before they bloom. Bonemeal in the soil may help promote blooming.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Growth
Some bulbs will rest from season to season, so make sure you have enough bulbs planted to make up for any bulbs that didn't sprout. Fritillaries do best where there is some winter chill. Their performance will drop in climates with hot, dry summers. Many species are tempremental, and their original habitat should be taken into consideration when selecting.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Planting
Plant bulbs in porous soil about 3-4" deep. The bulbs should be 6 to 12" apart depending on the final size of the species. Completely dry bulbs will not work, but bulb scales and basal rice-sized bulblets will.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Pest
Fritillaria are prone to rust and leaf spots.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Interesting facts
Fritillus is latin for dice-box, referring to the flowers' checkered pattern of many of Fritilaria species.
Red Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Crown') - Soil and irrigation
Plants do best when the soil has plentiful humus. They need regular water during their growing season. As summer progresses, the leaves will die back. During this period irrigate less often, as overly moist bulbs may rot. Different species may have more specific requirements.
