Crown Imperial Mix – 3 flower bulbs (bulb size 18/20)

Plant these 3 bulbs from the Crown Imperial mix from September through October, and you will enjoy flowers from April through May. The Crown Imperial is a regal sight: a wreath of hanging bell-shaped flowers beneath a leafy crown, on a stem nearly a meter tall. Use them at the back of the border, as a specimen, and in large pots. The bulbs are size 18/20: the circumference of the bulb in centimeters. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Fritillaria imperialis
• Quantity: 3 bulbs
• Bulb size: 18/20
• Flowering period: April–May
• Planting time: September through October
• Planting depth: 20 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 30 cm (enough for a group of about 50 × 50 cm)
• Location: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to humans and animals

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 20 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. The bulbs have a distinctive scent. According to many gardeners, this keeps voles away. Also check out our selection of potting soil & tools to plant your bulbs properly.