Fritillaria Imperialis Aurora
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Fritillaria Imperialis Aurora
Fritillaria Imperialis Aurora is a crown imperial bulb valued for its pendant orange flowers and bold, architectural look. It’s a striking way to bring early spring colour and structure to outdoor borders.
Location
Plant outdoors in a sunny to semi-shaded position, where the upright stems can be appreciated in the border.
Contents
Supplied as 1 dormant flower bulb.
Growth habit and size
A tall, upright crown imperial with a strong, architectural silhouette, reaching around 80–100 cm as it matures.
Plant care
For best results, plant in well-drained soil and take care that the bulb does not dry out before planting. Laying the bulb on its side helps prevent water collecting in the crown.
Pruning and maintenance
If taller growth needs support, tie in early to help prevent stems from toppling. After flowering, let the foliage and stems die back fully before cutting away.
Winter hardiness
Hardy down to –25°C.
- Type: Flower bulb
- Flower colour: Orange
- Flowering period: Early spring
- Position: Sun to semi shade
- Soil: Well-drained
- Planting depth: 25 cm
- Plant spacing: 35 cm
- Fully grown height: 80–100 cm
Bulbs are supplied dormant; growth and flowering are seasonal and depend on conditions.
| Botanical name | Fritillaria imperialis Aurora |
|---|---|
| Category | Fritillaria |
| Delivered as | Bulb |
| Qty | 1x |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Flower period | Early Spring |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cutflowers | No |
| Flower colour | Orange |
| Fruits | No |
| Edible | No |
| Location | Sun and shade |
| Hardy | No |
| Groundcovering | No |
| Naturalizing | No |
| Plant spacing | 35cm |
| Plant Depth | 25cm |
| Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
| Full grown height | 80cm - 100cm |
| Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
| Poisonous | No |
| Size | 20/22 |
Instructions
Choose a sunny to semi-shaded spot with well-drained soil.
Plant carefully so the bulb does not dry out.
Add coarse sand to the planting hole to improve drainage.
Place the bulb on its side so water cannot sit in the crown.
After flowering, allow stems and leaves to die back naturally before removing them.
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