Red Crown Imperials
Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'
Specifications
A majestic plant that carries a circular cluster of pendulous, orange-red flowers under a tuft of leaves that recall a punk haircut. Crown imperials look best planted in bunches in full sun or light shade. Not recommended for planting in the South.
Deer and Rodent Resistant
| Item # | 6035 |
| Height | 34—38 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Orange-Red |
| Bulb Size |
20cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
4a—7b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 4a to 7b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
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| Bloom Time | Early-Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Red Crown Imperials
Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'
A majestic plant that carries a circular cluster of pendulous, orange-red flowers under a tuft of leaves that recall a punk haircut. Crown imperials look best planted in bunches in full sun or light shade. Not recommended for planting in the South.
Deer and Rodent Resistant
| Item # | 6035 |
| Height | 34—38 inches |
| Sunlight | Full (6+ hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Orange-Red |
| Bulb Size |
20cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
4a—7b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 4a to 7b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
|
| Bloom Time | Early-Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
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To find the number of bulbs you need, enter the square footage of the planting area in the box below.
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When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Full sun or light shade. Fertile, deeply dug, evenly moist soil. Amend sandy soil with plenty of compost or leaf mold. These fritillarias are heavy feeders that benefit from a mulch of composted manure or leaf mold in the fall or a dusting of bulb fertilizer in early spring.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 6 inches |
| Spacing | 8 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Full sun or light shade. Fertile, deeply dug, evenly moist soil. Amend sandy soil with plenty of compost or leaf mold. These fritillarias are heavy feeders that benefit from a mulch of composted manure or leaf mold in the fall or a dusting of bulb fertilizer in early spring.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 6 inches |
| Spacing | 8 inches apart |
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