Fritillaria imp. 'Aurora' - flower bulb 20/22

Description
The Crown imperial 'Aurora' (Fritillaria imperialis) produces striking, orange, sweet-smelling flowers from April to May. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position. This upright plant usually reaches a height of 60–80 cm and spreads up to 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The leaves of Crown imperial 'Aurora' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Crown imperial 'Aurora' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Crown imperial 'Aurora' looks lovely when planted alongside: Triumph tulips.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The orange flowers appear from April to May. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting