Crown Imperial Lily Bulbs

Established crown imperial plants resent being disturbed but they can be propagated by digging and dividing offsets from the parent bulbs in the summer after the foliage has ripened.

Crown imperial lily bulbs.

The crown imperial fritillaria imperialis is a dazzling and unique member of the lily liliaceae family. From the bold flowering crown imperial fritillaria imperialis to the delicate checkered lily fritillaria meleagris sometimes also known as snake s head lily these spring blooming bulbs all have unique bell shaped flowers that turn downward. Height 8 to 40 inches 20 to 100 cm exposure full sun part sun soil ordinary well drained. It is an extremely decorative and an ornamental kind of flowering bulb that has gained massive popularity since ancient times.

Its inflorescence is spectacular and it grows very well in our climates. Planting the bulbs at this depth allows the plants to draw water from deep within the lower layers of soil. Core crown imperial facts. Crown imperial also known by its other common name fritillaria imperialis is a beautiful spring bulb that belongs to the liliaceae lily family.

Plant crown imperial bulbs in the fall around the same time as daffodils and tulips to get mid spring blooms. Sow crown imperial bulbs deep into the soil ten to 11 inches beneath the surface of the soil. Name fritillaria imperialis family liliaceae lily family type spring bulb. The crown imperial is a unique and very decorative flower bulb.

Pot up the smaller bulbs immediately and hold them in a bright protected area for the first year to allow them to develop. How to plant crown imperial.