{"product_id":"fritillary-red-fritillaria-imperialis","title":"Fritillaria imperialis 'Red' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritillary 'Red' (\u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003eis a majestic, statuesque plant that grows a crown of bright green leaves, with bold orange-red flowers that suspend from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing a touch of the exotic to gardens, the bulbs of this towering flower are perfect for planting at the back of a spring border as a backdrop to other flowering plants, or to be dotted amongst other flowers to give variations in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, 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 be cut and used for a striking indoor floral arrangement to make a real impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulb 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\u003eBulb count per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, 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\u003eFully 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\u003e 15cm\/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\u003eNeutral, 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":56082261410117,"sku":"1017199","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/2c81a111-1017199-fritillaria-imperialis-red-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657514","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/fritillary-red-fritillaria-imperialis","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}