Crown Imperial Fritillaria Red

The Fritillaria 'Red', 'Crown Imperial Fritillaria', is a fall planted bulb. The impressive Crown Imperial has a bundle of red bell like flowers all around the stem and a whimsical crown of green leaves. The pendulous flowers make a bold statement in the garden. It is by far the most well known species and also one of the earliest plants to be cultivated. Clusius introduced this majestic plant to the Netherlands as early as the 16th century. The plant is found in such locations as Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan. The odor scares away mice, moles and other rodents.Plant Fritillaria immediately after acquiring the bulbs. Fritillaria prefers to be kept in the ground. After flowering and complete drying of the leaves, the stems should be cut off just above the ground. Mark the location of the bulbs to avoid any damage when digging or raking. This plant has a 3 week bloom period beginning in late spring. Fritillaria are used in borders, containers, and as a specimen plant. They are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.