Fritillaria imperialis Rubra
The impressive red crown - Imperial or Kaiser’s crown (Fritillaria imperialis ‘Rubra’) looks like a real crown in your garden! It has one, giant sturdy stem. On top of it are hanging several, big bell-shaped flowers with a big green ‘crown’. This variety stands tall and strong, overseeing its empire of other bulbous plants and field flowers. The sturdy stem of the Fritillaria Rubra grows up to 90-120 cm tall. It deserves a title that is worthy of a monarch, growing in a sunny spot with rich soil. This winter-sturdy Kaiser’s crown is the big cousin of the much smaller type – the snake’s head (Fritillaria meleagris) and is much loved by garden lovers. QFB Gardening does not only offer the ‘Rubra’ (lat. Ruber = red), but also the Lutea (lat. Luteus = yellow) and the ‘Aurora’ (orange-red).
£5.99
Per package: 1
The impressive red crown - Imperial or Kaiser’s crown (Fritillaria imperialis ‘Rubra’) looks like a real crown in your garden! It has one, giant sturdy stem. On top of it are hanging several, big bell-shaped flowers with a big green ‘crown’. This variety stands tall and strong, overseeing its empire of other bulbous plants and field flowers. The sturdy stem of the Fritillaria Rubra grows up to 90-120 cm tall. It deserves a title that is worthy of a monarch, growing in a sunny spot with rich soil. This winter-sturdy Kaiser’s crown is the big cousin of the much smaller type – the snake’s head (Fritillaria meleagris) and is much loved by garden lovers. QFB Gardening does not only offer the ‘Rubra’ (lat. Ruber = red), but also the Lutea (lat. Luteus = yellow) and the ‘Aurora’ (orange-red).
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 20/24 |
| Bulb type | Fritillaria |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Flower colour | Orange, Red |
| Flowering and growth height | 36 - 40 inch |
| Flowering period | April, May |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Naturalising | No |
| Number per m2 | 20 |
| Per package | 1 |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Plant depth | 4 - 6 inch |
| Planting distance | 8 - 10 inch |
| Scented | Yes |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | No |
| Type of bulb | Imperialis |
Other information
- First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
- Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the fritillaria bulbs.
- For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
- Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
- Cover the fritillaria bulbs with soil and water them well.
