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crown imperial 'Aureomarginata'

Fritillaria imperialis 'Aureomarginata' (v)

Genus: Fritillaria
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

F. imperialis 'Aureomarginata' is abulbous perennial with stout, erect stems bearing whorled, lance-shaped leaves with deep yellow margins.In early summer produces a terminal umbel of hanging, bell-shaped, orange flowers beneath a crown of variegatedbracts

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most fertile, well-drained soils. Handle the fragile bulbs carefully and plant at four times own depth See crown imperial cultivation.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn. Needs exposure to winter cold for germination in spring. Divide offsets in late summer

Pests

Prone to slugs and lily beetle

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years