Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 24/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 90 cm
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Flowering Time
- April
- May
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
Fritillaria Imperialis Rubra Maxima
M5383
Description
Fritillaria Imperialis Rubra Maxima, a robust and vigorous Crown Imperial, is celebrated for large, flame-orange flowers adorned with darker veining. These striking blooms create a dynamic visual contrast, adding depth and intrigue to any garden setting.
The flowers' vivid, fiery hues command attention, creating a sense of warmth and vitality. Fritillaria Imperialis Rubra Maxima's hardy nature ensures it thrives, providing gardeners with a reliable source of bold, stunning colour. This Crown Imperial's dramatic presence transforms gardens into a place of charismatic beauty.
Care Guide
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.
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Slawa
T1715
Triumph tulip ‘Slawa’ is an intriguing, exotic-looking flower for the late spring garden. Contrasting two-toned petals of Bordeaux red with a coppery-apricot trim open up gently in the May sunshine. The clashing colours meet with a feathered fuchsia streak, adding to the deliciously dramatic look.
Plant in deep containers and garden borders with complimentary tulips, spring bulbs, and dark foliage plants to enhance the striking colours.
A luxurious tulip. tulip 'Slawa' is perfect for cutting which will be a sure talking point in floral displays.
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Angelique
T1812
Often mistaken for a fragrant, ruffled paeony rather than a tulip, ‘Angelique’ is a romantic-looking, soft-pink paeony-tulip.
The apple-blossom pink blooms open fully during April and May and make stunning cut flowers for pretty spring arrangements. Cut or pull the stems before buds fully open for a long vase-life.
Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS, tulip ‘Angelique’ is a remarkable tulip which looks particularly effective when the bulbs are nestled closely together in pots and planted as a drift in the border.
Combine with fellow ice-cream shades for an angelic display, or with dark purple hues for delectable contrast.
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Olympic Flame
T1560
Blazing with glorious colour, the deep yellow petals of Darwin Tulip ‘Olympic Flame’ flicker with crimson streaks. The real Olympic flame is a symbol of strength, resilience, and the advancement of human civilisation, kept alight for the entirety of the games. Likewise, this eponymous tulip is robust and long-lasting, and can be used to great dramatic effect.
The colossal, bi-coloured blooms are carried on sturdy stems, held aloft like the Olympic torch itself. Tulip ‘Olympic Flame’ has been bestowed with the horticultural equivalent of a gold medal – the RHS Award of Garden Merit – and will stand on the podium of your garden with pride.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland £ 5.95 - Reviews
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