Imperial Fritillaria

Preorder this beauty today! It must be planted in the fall right away as the bulb is somewhat small like a crocus but is a bit more fragile. But the good news is once it’s planted, it’s hardy and wonderful!  Checkered Fritillaria are amazing plants.  They are recorded as early as 1572 for how long they have been cultivated. Grass-like foliage and a sturdy stem support a unique checkered pattern flower. Easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. They multiply naturally year after year. Planting and Maintenance Information:  Plant in groups where the unique color will get noticed. Allow foliage to die down naturally and it will come back year after year. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 12  Mature Height: 8-10 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms mid spring  Bulb Size: 6/+cm  USDA Zone: 3-10 Checkered Lily Features:  Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy  Starts shipping in September 

Fritillaria’s are amazing plants. The Rubra variety or 'Fritillaria Imperialis Rubra.' was first available in 1587.  It is not often you can enjoy a plant that has been available for more than 400 years. Each variety Is unique in shape and color. The blooms will get lots of attention especially when planted in multiples! Simply plant in the full sun and enjoy the stunning blooms for weeks.  USDA Zones 3-8 Cold Hardy Full Sun Height 36" to 40" Bloom Color: Yellow Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting Plant 8" Deep Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 8” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6”-10” apart. Bulbs have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Ships mid September to mid October. 

This variety has adorned gardens for almost 500 years, first documented in 1585.  Fritillaria’s are amazing plants. The Persica variety or Fritillaria Imperialis 'Persica' is stunning, especially when done in mass.  An unique find and so easy to grow for years to come! The blooms will get lots of attention! Simply plant in the full sun and enjoy the stunning blooms for weeks.  USDA Zones 3-8 Cold Hardy Full Sun Height 36" to 40" Bloom Color: Black Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting Plant 8" Deep Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 8” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6”-10” apart. Bulbs have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Ships mid September to mid October. Your selections will be from the 2020 crop.