Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima'
- Product number: 735540.1
- Origin: Southwest Asia
- Latin: Fritillaria imperialis
The deepest red in our assortment.
The sturdy stems have up to 2/3 of their length covered with elegant whorls of glossy green leaves, topped with a cluster of large, bell-shaped flowers crowned with a tuft (corona) of bracts. It is known for its deterrent effect against moles. Tip: because the top of the bulb has a hollow where rotting can occur in very moist soil, we advise planting the bulbs horizontally.
Names:
Latin: Fritillaria imperialis
Dutch: Rode Keizerskroon
English: Crown Imperial
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- Flower colour: Deep red
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: 20/24
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: Southwest Asia
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Fritillaria imperialis
- Dutch: Crown Imperial
- Also known as: N/A
- English: Crown Imperial
