Fritillaria 'Orange Beauty Imperialis' - 5 Stück - LumiBlumi

Crown Imperial 'Orange Beauty' - 5 pieces

CHF 33.60

Crown Imperial 'Orange Beauty' - 5 pieces

Name: Crown Imperial 'Orange Beauty' - 5 pieces
Brand: Fritillaria
Price: 33.60 CHF
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'

CHF 33.60

Deep orange bells with a reddish undertone
Strong stems tinted copper brown
About 90–110 cm tall
Flowers in April and May, often a little earlier
Reliable, forms large clumps

'Orange Beauty' is a strong crown imperial with deep orange bells flushed with red. The thick stems are tinted copper brown, topped by a jaunty tuft of leaves. It is considered particularly reliable and forms large clumps over time.

About this variety

'Orange Beauty' is one of the newer forms of crown imperial. Its bells glow deep orange with a reddish sheen, with long, cream stamens hanging from them. The stems are strikingly coloured copper brown. At the top sits a tuft of glossy leaves that remains decorative even after flowering.

At about 90–110 cm tall, it is a strong vertical accent in the spring border. Underplant it with dark red or violet tulips, grape hyacinths or wallflowers. Later, perennials such as daylilies and coneflowers take over the space. In large containers it looks particularly impressive on terrace and balcony.

Bumblebees and bees like to visit the bells. Like all crown imperials it has a pungent smell that usually keeps voles and deer away. It is also suitable for a large vase. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Even a small group of three to five bulbs makes a clear statement in the garden. Because the variety is considered particularly reliable, the planting tends to grow stronger rather than weaker over the years 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. Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it yellows. In spring the plant appreciates compost, but avoid fresh manure. Wear gloves when planting. After a few years you can divide large clumps in late summer.

Specifications

Botanical name: Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'
Genus: Fritillaria
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Orange
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Clump-forming, 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: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
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
RHS hardiness: H4