Crown Imperial Lily Bulbs

The crown imperial fritillaria imperialis is a dazzling and unique member of the lily liliaceae family.

Crown imperial lily bulbs. Planting the bulbs at this depth allows the plants to draw water from deep within the lower layers of soil. Sow crown imperial bulbs deep into the soil ten to 11 inches beneath the surface of the soil. Native to the middle east and west asia it makes a bold decorative statement that has been appreciated by plant lovers since ancient times. Established crown imperial plants resent being disturbed but they can be propagated by digging and dividing offsets from the parent bulbs in the summer after the foliage has ripened.

Its inflorescence is spectacular and it grows very well in our climates. Pot up the smaller bulbs immediately and hold them in a bright protected area for the first year to allow them to develop. Name fritillaria imperialis family liliaceae lily family type spring bulb. Flowering april to june.

Core crown imperial facts. The flowers and foliage are deer resistant and the musky smell of the bulbs repels voles and. How to plant crown imperial. Plant crown imperial bulbs in the fall around the same time as daffodils and tulips to get mid spring blooms.

Crown imperial also known by its other common name fritillaria imperialis is a beautiful spring bulb that belongs to the liliaceae lily family. From the bold flowering crown imperial fritillaria imperialis to the delicate checkered lily fritillaria meleagris sometimes also known as snake s head lily these spring blooming bulbs all have unique bell shaped flowers that turn downward.