Overview
Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Fritillaria imperialis, the crown imperial, imperial fritillary or Kaiser's crown, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae, native to a wide stretch of Asia including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and the Himalayan foothills. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental and reportedly naturalized in Austria, Sicily, and Washington State, USA.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fritillaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame'
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, lily beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame'?
Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' need?
Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Fritillaria imperialis 'April Flame'?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Fritillaria genus
- Fritillariafritillary
- Fritillaria agrestisstink bell
- Fritillaria anhuiensis
- Fritillaria assyriacaAssyrian fritillary
- Fritillaria aureagolden fritillary
- Fritillaria brandegeei
- Fritillaria camschatcensis 'Alaska'
- Fritillaria cirrhosayellow Himalayan fritillary
