Fritillaria ‘Lutea’
This impressive "Crown Imperial" has yellow, hanging, bell-shaped flowers. The strong smell from the bulbs keeps mice and moles at bay. It is advisable to plant the bulb at a slight angle when planting to prevent water from accumulating in the bulb. It is not a true naturaliser. If you want to keep the bulbs, harvest them as soon as possible after the leaves have died and keep them in a dry place above 20 degrees until planting in October. Also nice to combine with other bulbs in a pot on a patio or balcony.
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spec-table
- Botanical Name: Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea'
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Established Height: 60-90cm
- Established Spread: 5-10cm
- Plant Spacing: 60 bulbs per m2
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Coastal Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Large Containers, Low Maintenance Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Any
- Soil Moisture: Free Draining
- Soil Type: Loam, Loam-Based Compost, Multipurpose Compost, Sandy, Stony
- Growing Skill: Easy to Grow
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: No
- Mouse Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Toxicity: Harmful if eaten, Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
Get the best out of your precious bulbs from the very beginning. When your flower bulbs and plants grow in an environment where they feel most at home, they will flourish and put on a spectacular display!