Red Fritillaria Bulbs for Sale | Crown Imperial Rubra. 1 bulb included. Fritillaria Imperialis bulbs bring a dynamic explosion of color and form to any garden space. Nodding, bell-shaped flowers clad in rich, red mingle spectacularly with a tufted crown of crisp, wavy foliage. Oh, and as if that weren't enough to catch your eye, the blossoms arrive in clusters of 6 to 10 atop stalks up to 3' tall!
If you garden with a sense of style and appreciate all things red, flashy and splashy, then Crown Imperial flowers are right up your alley! Plus, lush greenery grows in sensational whorls around the lower portion of each stem for an even richer appeal. Plant in areas with good drainage and plenty of sun for a low-maintenance display from mid to late spring! Plant the Imperial Crown Bulb on its side so that it doesn't hold water and rot.
Note: These Fritillaria Imperialis bulbs are nursery propagated, not harvested from the wild. The do have a scent that some say is skunky. Just don't plant them by the front door. :)
Easy to Grow Features
For a Slope or Bank
Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Bulbs for Naturalizing
Rabbit Resistant
Zone: 5-9
Height: 32-40 in.
Spread: 10-12 in.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water: Moderate
Flowering time: Mid to Late Spring
Flower Color: Red