Fritillaria imperialis 'Argenteovariegata'
Fritillaria imperialis 'Argenteovariegata' is a bold variegated crown imperial with deep orange-red flowers.
Description:
The crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is a dramatic yet structurally peculiar species. Vertical stems to 2-3 feet tall are covered in whorls of lance-shaped leaves on their lower halves, then naked for the top half before culminating in a tuft of leafy green bracts from which hang pendulous bell-like, yellow, orange or near-red flowers. 'Argenteovariegata' is a bold variegated cultivar with green and creamy yellow leaves and bracts, dark stems, and deep orange-red flowers. Plant bulbs on their sides to avoid water accumulation within the bulb cavity - yes, the bulbs are strange too! Mass plantings make an incredible display.
Common Name: Crown Imperial - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Orange
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Black
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Cliffs, rocky slopes and amongst scrub from 1000-3000 metres in Turkey and on humus rich soils, usually in gullies, from 1800-2600 metres in Kashmir.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
Asia and the Pacific - Himalayas
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