Fritillaria Imperialis 'Lutea' (Crown Imperial Bulbs)

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Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May and June
Flower colour: yellow
Other features: the flowers have an unpleasant 'fox-like' odour
Hardiness: fully hardy
Clusters of striking, bright yellow, bell-like flowers on sturdy stems are topped with a ruff of leaf-like bracts in May and June . These imposing and long-lasting bulbs look fabulous emerging from a sunny, well-drained herbaceous border. After flowering remove the ripening leaves - left in place the seedpods provide sculptural interest for several months.Garden care: Plant 20cm (8in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to damage the fragile bulbs. To minimise unnecessary disturbance use a marker indicating where the bulbs have been planted.

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