Fritillaria imperialis ‘Early Sensation’ produces large nodding bell-shaped flowers in soft creamy-yellow shades, bringing elegant colour and impressive height to the early spring garden. Held beneath a crown of fresh green foliage, the blooms of Fritillaria imperialis ‘Early Sensation’ create a bold architectural display that stands out beautifully in borders, feature beds, and large containers.
Among the earliest flowering Crown Imperials, this striking variety thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of spring sunshine, returning year after year with strong upright stems and commanding presence.
Failing to flower after the first year is due to a lack of potash fertiliser, which is necessary for spurring bloom formation for the following year’s flowering.
Plant large bulbs 15 cm deep and small bulbs 8 cm deep, in well-drained soil.
Plant bulbs on their side to prevent water getting into the hollow crown.