'Crown on Crown' Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Prolifera')

For a perennial bulb that really wows in the landscape or garden, try this unique Crown Imperial. You can't get much more eye catching than the vibrant red blooms of Crown on Crown. Not one, but two circlets of 5 to 6 large, bell-shaped florets create these striking flower heads. Strong stems shoot straight up, rising to 36" tall, and hold the blooms proudly aloft. As a border plant, Fritillaria is a true standout. But it also makes a fascinating addition to focal point displays or as a perennialized mass planting. Butterflies and pollinators love the multiple sources of nectar this enchanting flower provides.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
Mature Height 36 inches
Bloom Time Mid spring (April-early May)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As20-22 CM Bulb
Deer Resistant
Container Friendly
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Fritillaria imperialis 'Prolifera'

Availability: Preorder. Ships in Fall

SKU: #70132

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Fritillaria imperialis 'Prolifera'
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
20-22 CM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Red
Flower Form:
Large, 3.5" bell-shaped flowers in clusters. This unique variety produces two crowns or rings of flowers, one above the other.
Foliage Type:
Lance-shaped green stem leaves (to 6" long) with wavy margins appear in whorls around the lower 1/2 of the stem.
Mature Spread:
10 - 12 inches
Spacing:
12 - 18 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant with 5-6" soil on top of the bulbs and 12-18" apart. Loosen soil well before planting. It is very important that the soil is free-draining. Bulbs can be planted sideways to prevent the stem hole in the bulb from trapping water that could cause bulb rot.
Soil Moisture:
Average. Make sure the soil is free-draining. This is very important.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None. Let the plants yellow naturally after flowering if you want the bulbs to perennialize and flower the following year.

Winter Care:
Mulch 1-2" in areas with severe frost
Planting Depth:
Plant with 5-6" soil on top of the bulb
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once or twice per year in early (and mid) spring. Crown Imperials need a rich garden loam to build up enough energy for next year's flower production.

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroots
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	9/2/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24
7A - 10B	9/23/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24

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'Crown on Crown' Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 'Prolifera')