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Crown Imperial Rubra
Genus: Fritillaria.
Species: Fritillaria imperialis.
Also known as Crown Imperial, Kaiser's Crown
Genus Fritillaria Imperialis
Colours Red
Aspect Full Sun/Partial Shade
Height 90cm +
Planting period September/October
Flowering period Mid Spring (April)
Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil
Also suitable for containers Yes
Fritillaria Imperialis (Crown Imperial or Kaiser's Crown) is a species of flowering plant of the genus Fritillaria. This stunningly bright Red Crown Imperial 'Rubra Maxima' will make a bold statement in your garden during Spring time and will grow to 90cm tall with a very sturdy stem. It bears lance-shaped, glossy leaves at intervals along the stem. At the top of the stem, the downward facing flowers are topped with a 'crown' of small leaves, hence the name. This range of Fritillaria has a distinct odour that repels mice, moles and other rodents.
I bulb planted by pergola
