Fritillaria imperialis
Imperial Lily
Common names: Imperial Crown Lily
Photo: UpstateNYer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
The Imperial Lily is the most imposing spring onion in the garden. It produces a crown of orange‑red or yellow bell‑shaped flowers on stems up to one meter tall in April, surrounded by a green rosette of leaves. Its strong natural scent is believed to deter mole rats, so it is often planted as a protective plant.
Care instructions
Plant the large, delicate bulbs in September or October, about 20 cm deep and slightly angled, in well‑draining, humus‑rich soil to prevent water from pooling around the bulb neck. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and avoid disturbing the plant thereafter, its most abundant flowering occurs when it remains in the same location for several years.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich, lime-loving
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Months
Mar, Apr, Jun
Propagation
Methods
- Offsets
- From seed
Companion planting
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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