It is an extremely decorative and an ornamental kind of flowering bulb that has gained massive popularity since ancient times.
Crown imperial lily bulbs.
Sow crown imperial bulbs deep into the soil ten to 11 inches beneath the surface of the soil.
How to plant crown imperial.
Name fritillaria imperialis family liliaceae lily family type spring bulb.
Plant crown imperial bulbs in the fall around the same time as daffodils and tulips to get mid spring blooms.
Pot up the smaller bulbs immediately and hold them in a bright protected area for the first year to allow them to develop.
Core crown imperial facts.
Flowering april to june.
The crown imperial is a unique and very decorative flower bulb.
The flowers and foliage are deer resistant and the musky smell of the bulbs repels voles and.
Height 8 to 40 inches 20 to 100 cm exposure full sun part sun soil ordinary well drained.
Native to the middle east and west asia it makes a bold decorative statement that has been appreciated by plant lovers since ancient times.
Its inflorescence is spectacular and it grows very well in our climates.
Crown imperial also known by its other common name fritillaria imperialis is a beautiful spring bulb that belongs to the liliaceae lily family.
Planting the bulbs at this depth allows the plants to draw water from deep within the lower layers of soil.