Early Fantasy Crown Imperial
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Crown Imperial ‘Early Fantasy’ (Fritillaria imperialis ‘Early Fantasy’) showers the garden with an early-to-mid spring display of peachy-apricot blooms. The flowers are spectacular and hang like bells from the tall (40"), thin-leaved stems. Alone they can be used at the back of a border, or bring them forward to line an entry or path. Plant with Muscari or other lower growing spring bulbs for a memorable display. When happy, they will return in the same location year after year—their key requirements are well-drained soil. They prefer moderately moist, sandy soil and full sun-to-dappled shade. Fritillaria’s scent, while a bit musky, will deter deer and squirrels from your garden too. Once the flowers have faded and the leaves have died back, cut back the stems and mark the spot where they will return. For best success, plant Fritillaria bulbs at a 45-degree angle so they don't fill with water and rot.| SKU | HFBM709 |
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| Common Name | Early Fantasy Crown Imperial |
| Botanical Name | Fritillaria raddeana Early Fantasy |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
| Flower Color | Pink, Orange |
| Mature Height | 40-44" tall |
| Bulb Size | 20-24 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 1 bulb per sq. ft. |
| Planting Depth | Plant 8" deep. Plant bulb at a 45 degree angle so that water doesn't sit in the stem hole of the bulb. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Plant Type - Bulb | Perennial |
| Planting Time | Fall |
| Soil Type | Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30" |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Bee Friendly |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Comments about High Country Gardens Fritillaria raddeana Early Fantasy:
These came up small but sturdy in their first spring. I expect that they will increase in size as the bulbs mature.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Fritillaria raddeana Early Fantasy:
Wow, I was really impressed with this beautiful and unusual looking plant! It came up so early (with the hyacinth and crocus), and its strong stem kept growing even as it bloomed.
The leaves are glossy and healthy and it really added interest to an otherwise bare planting bed.
We had severe windstorms while it was putting on its show, yet the stems and blooms withstood the battering.
I'd say that this one is a winner!
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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