Fritillaria imperialis ‘Lutea’ (1 bulb)

Known also as ‘Yellow Crown Imperial’, Fritillaria imperialis ‘Lutea’ is a regal, imposing plant that will grow tall strong stems, up to 90cm/36″, with incredible blooms of drooping yellow flowers, hanging below a crown of short green leaves.

Introducing a taste of the exotic, the bulbs of this wonderful perennial are ideal for filling out the back of a spring border as a backdrop to other flowering plants, or to be dotted amongst other flowers offering a source of vertical variation.

Alternatively, allow them to naturalise in wild gardens, rockeries, under shrubs or in grass, provided the soil remains moist during the growing period. They can also excel as cut flowers, to be used for a striking indoor floral arrangement.

Plant ‘Lutea’ bulbs around 15cm/6″ deep and 25cm/10″ apart from each other to allow space for the flowers to bloom. These bulbs are vulnerable to rotting when they sit in wet soil so will need plenty of grit. They are also fully hardy and can be left undisturbed for many years.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 1 bulb
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Flowering months: April, May
• Flowering height: 90cm/36″
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• When to plant: September, October, November, December
• Planting depth: 15cm/6″
• Bulb spacing: 25cm/10″
• Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline
• Soil type: Rich soil that does not dry out during summer
• Sunlight: Partial shade
• Special Features: Ideal for cut flowers, Pollinator friendly