Flowering and growth height
36 - 40 inch
Plant depth
4 - 4.7 inch
Planting distance
8 - 10 inch
Attracting bees and butterflies
No
Suitable for pots and planters
No
Deer and rodent resistant
No
Scented
Yes
Suitable as cut flower
Yes

The Imperial or Kaiser’s crown Aurora (Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aurora’) is named after the Roman goddess of the dawn. This variety is tinted more orange-red, in comparison to the pure red crown Rubra (Fritillaria imperialis ‘Rubra’). Fritillaria Aurora has big bell-shaped flowers hanging downwards with a tall, sturdy stem that grows 90-100 cm, topped with a green ‘crown’. This type of Fritillaria is winter-sturdy and does not need any special care. Give the crown imperial a sunny spot in rich soil and it will not disappoint you!

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Bulb/tuber size 20/24
Delivered as Flower bulb or tuber
Number per m2 20
Per package 1
Plant depth 4 - 4.7 inch
Planting distance 8 - 10 inch
Scented Yes
Type of bulb Imperialis
Flowering period April, May
Bulb type Fritillaria
Hardy Yes
Flowering and growth height 36 - 40 inch
Flower color Orange, Red
Place / Planting position Partial shade, Sun
Hardiness zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Naturalizing No
Attracting bees and butterflies No
Suitable for pots and planters No
Suitable as cut flower Yes
Deer and rodent resistant No

Other information

  • First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
  • Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the fritillaria bulbs.
  • For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
  • Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
  • Cover the fritillaria bulbs with soil and water them well.

United States and Canada
Pre-orders can be placed up to the first of August, which will be shipped in the first half of September and delivered latest in October.
Switserland
Pre-orders can be placed until the first of August, which will be shipped in the first half of September.