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Fritillaria raddeana

A very unusual and rarely seen crown imperial that is shorter than the bright yellow and orange types, with soft cream limelight blooms deepening to a more intense limey yellow.
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1 bulb

3 bulbs

1 x 2 litre pot (1 bulb per pot)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION
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Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
April - May
Height
60cm (24in)
Common name
Dwarf Crown Imperial
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
30cm (12in)
Cultivation
Plant the bulbs with the point facing upwards, 10cm deep approx 20-30cm apart. Protect new growth from slugs and snails. Once they have finished flowering, leave them to die back naturally to help bulk up the bulbs for next year.

Description

Fritillaria 'Raddeana' is a very unusual and rarely seen crown imperial that is shorter than the bright yellow and orange types, with soft cream limelight blooms deepening to a more intense limey yellow as the blooms mature. This hardy naturalising perennial is ideal for growing in grass or borders, but for a real indulgence drop them into a large luxurious container collection.

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Care Tips

A deep planting will make stronger plants less likely to snap and more reliably perennial. Position on a bed of grit, on their side and backfill with plenty of grit to aid drainage.