Fritillaria imperialis Sunset

This exotic beauty has composite bright orange flowers beneath a hat of spiky, bronzed foliage. Its garnet stems are cloaked in spiky bronzed foliage. Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial) were native to the western Himalayas as far back as 1590. Deer- and rodent- resistant, the bulbs have a rather unpleasant funky, skunky smell. You’ll need about four bulbs per square foot. Bulb size: 20 cm/up. Full to dappled sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April/May. Plant 6" to 7" deep and 8" to 10" apart. HZ: 5-8. Height: 36".

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