Majestic Crown Imperial: flower description, planting and caring

Majestic Crown Imperial

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Majestic Crown Imperial is the kind of yelow and red coloured  perennial flower,this is an exciting, tropical and exotic-looking choice for northern gardeners.It creates elegant focal points in the garden rising.  Blooms are 'crowned' with spiky green foliage to make an impressive display in the spring garden. The plants are  2 to 3 ft. tall, low maintenance and sun lover.The elegant umbrella-like flowers stand tall and look down  other plants.

Botanical Name :Fritillaria rubra 

Flower Color :Red, yellow

Mature Plant Size :36-40" tall

Bloom Time :Mid spring 

Temperature: -20°C  to 10°C

Light Requirements :Full Sun/Half Sun / Half Shade

Plant Type / Life Cycle :Perennial

Soil Type :Loamy Soil 

Advantages :Deer Resistant, Bee Friendly, Squirrel Resistant, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Multiplies / Naturalizes


Planting

• For planting crown imperial, first depth at least 4 inches (10 cm).

• Just remember that the planting depth is more or less always 3 times as deep as the bulb is tall, that’s why it varies from 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in depth. Space each bulb 16 inches (40 cm) apart.

• This plant is a perennial and will bloom again from one year to the next.
• Prefer rich and well-drained soil because crown imperial detests sitting water.
• Adding organic matter (bulb plant fertilizer) upon planting is a good idea.Crown imperial loves high sun exposure.

• In order to extend its lifespan and see the flowers bloom innumerable and luminous, regenerate the bulbs every 2 or 3 years.

Caring

The crown imperial requires rich soil, which is why should fertilize the ground whenever notice that the plant is diminishing in vigor.

As for watering, it will only be needed in case of extended dry spell, but since the flowering usually takes place in spring, this is really exceptional in temperate climates.