Fritillaria imperialis Aurora
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!
£6.99
Per package: 1
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!
- Flowering period
- Planting period
Attracting bees and butterflies | No |
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Bulb/tuber size | 20/24 |
Bulb type | Fritillaria |
Deer and rodent resistant | No |
Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
Flower colour | Orange, Red |
Flowering and growth height | 36 - 40 inch |
Flowering period | April, May |
Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Hardy | Yes |
Naturalising | No |
Number per m2 | 20 |
Per package | 1 |
Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
Plant depth | 4 - 4.7 inch |
Planting distance | 8 - 10 inch |
Scented | Yes |
Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
Suitable for pots and planters | No |
Type of bulb | Imperialis |
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.