Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis)

Also known as Fritillaria imperialis, this stately 'Crown Imperial' is a must have for springtime gardens. Obtaining its name from a fascinating whorl of leaves on the top of bright orange, strikingly regal blooms that almost closely resemble a crown.'Crown Imperial' boasts a unique fragrance that repels moles, mice, and other rodents. Perfect for early season and tough, hardy colour in mixed borders.Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Very easy to grow, after the spring season and the blooms have faded, just leave in the ground to naturalise and get bigger and better displays every year. Supplied as a pack on 2 bulbs, size 20/24 ready to plant out in autumn.