Fritillaria imperialis Rubra
- Order number: 5735
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| Type: | Fritillaria |
| Bulb type: | Imperialis |
| Flower colour: | Orange, Red |
| Flowering period: | April, May |
| Flowering and growth height: | 90 - 100 cm |
| Per package: | 1 |
| Planting depth: | 10 - 15 cm |
| Planting distance: | 20 - 25 cm |
| Place / planting position: | Partial shade, Sun |
| Hardiness zone: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Number per m²: | 20 |
| Naturalising: | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters: | No |
| Cut flower: | Yes |
| Attracting bees and butterflies: | No |
| Deer and rodent proof: | Yes |
| Scented: | Yes |
| Bulb/Tuber size: | 20/24 |
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).
