{"product_id":"fritillaria-imperialis-orange-1-bulb","title":"Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to the mountainous regions of Turkey, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Orange'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as simply 'Crown imperial', is a spectacular plant that is grown for its impressive clusters of bell-shaped flowers that appear in mid to late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing an essence of the exotic, this wonderful perennial is perfect 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 relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, let them naturalise in wild gardens, rockeries, under shrubs or in grass, provided the soil remains moist during the growing period. They can also be used as excellent cut flowers, to be made into a striking indoor floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Orange' 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct: \u003c\/strong\u003eFritillaria imperialis 'Orange' bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb count per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90cm\/36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeptember, October, November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e25cm\/10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral, Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil that does not dry out during summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for cut flowers, pollinator friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082287952197,"sku":"1017198","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5809277e-1017198-fritillaria-imperialis-orange-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657566","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-1-bulb","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}