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As with other fritillaria bulbs, crown imperial fritillaria should be planted in autumn for mid-spring blooms. At four inches (10 cm.) wide, crown imperial bulbs are unusually large. They are also prone to rot, so make sure to plant them in very well-drained soil.
- How do you look after crown imperials?
- Are Fritillaria easy to grow?
- Why are my crown imperials not flowering?
- What grows well with Fritillaria?
- Are Fritillaria perennial?
- What to do with Fritillaria after flowering?
- Do crown imperials smell?
- How deep do you plant Fritillaria?
- How long do unplanted bulbs last?
- How long do Fritillaria blooms last?
How do you look after crown imperials?
This plant is a perennial and will bloom again from one year to the next.
- Prefer rich and well-drained soil because crown imperial detests sitting water.
- Adding organic matter (bulb plant fertilizer) upon planting is a good idea.
- Crown imperial loves high sun exposure.
- Follow our planting guidelines for bulbs.
Are Fritillaria easy to grow?
Fritillaria may look exotic, but they are easy to grow and fully hardy. ... meleagris grows to around 30cms (12"), quite small and dainty whereas the Imperialis grows much taller, up to 1.5m (5')It is a robust plant with large showy flowers; a statuesque plant which makes a bold statement.
Why are my crown imperials not flowering?
Non-flowering: Most gardeners manage to flower crown imperials in the first year but on less than ideal soils, such as heavy clays or infertile, sandy soils, or where bulbs are planted too shallowly, they rarely flower in subsequent years.
What grows well with Fritillaria?
Consider fritillaria! These fall-planted bulbs are easy to grow and their unusual, bell-shaped flowers are good companions for tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring-blooming bulbs.
Are Fritillaria perennial?
Although they can be quite tall, they are not imposing plants and they can be swamped by vigorous spring perennials so chose a spot carefully, where you can appreciate their subtle beauty. In a more consistently shady part of the garden, try Fritillaria pallidiflora or Fritillaria camschatcensis.
What to do with Fritillaria after flowering?
Allow the foliage to die down completely after flowering. Fritillaria meleagris will naturalise in grass if bulbs are left undisturbed. For the larger, showier types of fritillary, mulch in spring when the first shoots appear and feed with tomato fertiliser before flowers appear.
Do crown imperials smell?
While beautiful and interesting, crown imperial flowers have an added dimension that's good or bad, depending upon who you are: they have a strong, musky scent about them, a bit like a skunk. This is good for keeping rodents out of your garden bed, which everyone likes.
How deep do you plant Fritillaria?
They can be planted at 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart in well drained/light and moist soil. They can be planted in areas with full sun access or preferably with partial shade, and can be left to naturalise in grass, borders or even cold greenhouses.
How long do unplanted bulbs last?
How long do bulbs last unplanted? Up to one year if you store them properly and take good care of them.
How long do Fritillaria blooms last?
They usually bloom around four weeks later. Once Fritillaria bulbs are forced, their vitality is spent and the bulbs may be discarded.
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