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Fritillaria imperialis Aurora White Purple Flower bulb
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Crown imperial fritillaries are one of the most impressive sights in the spring garden. The towering stems are topped with regal crowns of vibrant orange, bell-shaped flowers. Plant them dotted through borders, or in groups for an impressive display
- Planting location: Suitable for beds, borders or containers
- Flowering period: April-May, Planting period: Aug-Dec
- Plant at a depth of 20cm. Best planted in a sunny position. Dig compost and bonemeal into the planting hole before planting. In heavy clay soils add horticultural grit to the bottom of the planting hole. Water well. In the growing season, water plants in containers during dry spells. Requires little attention once established. Leave spent flower heads to seed and allow foliage to die down naturally. Flowering results improve each year.
Features and benefits
- Adds Height to Spring Displays
- Flowers year after year
- These plants supports pollinating insects such as bees, butterflies, moths and hoverflies. These insects can gather essential nutrients from the pollen in these plants, fertilising flowers as they do so. Pollination is essential for many plants to reproduce.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Specifications
| Pack quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
| Colour group | White |
| Eventual growth height | 1200mm |
| Eventual growth spread | 200mm |
| Flower colour | White Purple |
| Flowering period | April-May |
| Scented | Unscented |
| Instructions for storage | Store in a dry, cool place. |
| Latin name | Fritillaria imperialis |
| Planting period | Aug-Dec |
| Variety | Crown Imperial Aurora |
| Edible | Inedible |
| Product code | 5059340128139 |