Fritillaria imperialis ‘Early Fantasy’
Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Fantasy' has flowers in unique tones of peach and yellow.
The crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is a dramatic yet structurally peculiar species. Vertical stems to 3 feet tall are covered in whorls of lance-shaped leaves on their lower halves, then naked for the top half before culminating in a tuft of leafy green bracts from which hang pendulous bell-like, yellow, orange or near-red flowers. ‘Early Fantasy’ has flowers in unique tones of peach and yellow. Plant bulbs on their sides to avoid water accumulation within the bulb cavity – yes, the bulbs are strange too! Mass plantings make an incredible display.
Common Name: Crown Imperial - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Cliffs, rocky slopes and amongst scrub from 1000-3000 metres in Turkey and on humus rich soils, usually in gullies, from 1800-2600 metres in Kashmir.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southwest Asia and Asia Minor, Himalayas
