Crown Imperial 'Aurora'
Shorter than most crown imperials, Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aurora’ is a bulbous perennial boasting a beautiful display of bright golden-orange, pendant, bell-shaped flowers topped by a crown of small leaves and rising at the end of an upright stem bearing lance-shaped, glossy leaves.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Fritillaria |
Common names | Crown Imperial, Fritillaria |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Depth | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Fritillaria |
Common names | Crown Imperial, Fritillaria |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Depth | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aurora’ (Crown Imperial) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aurora’ (Crown Imperial) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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