The crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is a magnificent addition to the flower bed, especially during the flowering period. Once planted, this perennial and hardy flowering plant also provides effective protection against voles in the garden.
The imperial crown flowers yellow or orange in spring
Magnificent flowers in spring and early summer
So that the imperial crown can collect enough energy for the formation of flowers, it should be planted in the garden for the first time, taking the following factors into account:
- Planting time from July to September
- sunny to slightly shady location
- permeable soil or soil provided with a drainage layer (otherwise there is a risk of rotting)
If these requirements are met, the imperial crown requires relatively little care in order to unfold its beautiful flowers in April and May.
tips and tricks
The imperial crown, with its yellow or orange flowers, is particularly impressive when surrounded by the green of earlier or later flowering plants of a smaller height. Since the withering flower stalks should not be cut back completely immediately after flowering, other plants can also obscure them from view.