Fritillaria 'Garland Star Imperialis' - 10 Stück - LumiBlumi

Crown Imperial 'Garland Star' - 10 pieces

CHF 38.25

Crown Imperial 'Garland Star' - 10 pieces

Name: Crown Imperial 'Garland Star' - 10 pieces
Brand: Fritillaria
Price: 38.25 CHF
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Garland Star'

CHF 38.25

Orange, hanging bell-shaped flowers
Ring-shaped flower head with a crown of leaves
About 90–110 cm tall
Flowers in April and May
10 bulbs for a large group

'Garland Star' is a crown imperial with a ring of hanging orange bells beneath the typical green tuft of leaves. On stems about 90–110 cm tall, it towers over the spring border. Ten bulbs make an impressive group.

About this variety

The crown imperial is one of the most imposing spring flowers. In 'Garland Star' the orange bells hang like a garland around the stem, topped by a tuft of fresh green leaves. The strong stems keep the flower head upright, even in wind.

At about 90–110 cm tall, it needs a place in the middle or back of the border. Blue bluebells, grape hyacinths or dark tulips suit it at its feet. Peonies and daylilies make good later neighbours, hiding the yellowing foliage. Ten bulbs are enough for a striking group or two smaller islands.

The flowers are popular with bees and bumblebees. The pungent smell of the bulbs and leaves is usually avoided by voles and deer. The stems are also suitable for the vase, but they are large and have a strong scent. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Planted in a loose group, the stems form an impressive wall of flowers that shapes the spring border for weeks. With good care the planting grows stronger year after year and stays in the same place for a long time.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November. Lay them at an angle or on their side on a bed of sand so that no water stands in the hollow of the bulb. Plant them 10–20 cm deep and 15–30 cm apart. A sunny spot with fertile, free-draining soil is ideal.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it yellows. Give a little compost in spring; crown imperials do not tolerate fresh manure. Wear gloves when planting, as the plant is poisonous. You can divide dense clumps in late summer after a few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Fritillaria imperialis 'Garland Star'
Genus: Fritillaria
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Orange
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: August, September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 10-20 cm
Spacing: 15–30 cm
Number per m²: 25
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–4
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Edible: Not edible
RHS hardiness: H7