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
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