Overview
Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Fritillaria, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' 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 'Early Magic' is a deciduous perennial cultivar of the Fritillaria genus, which grows from bulbs and features elongated, strap-like foliage. This columnar upright plant produces bell-shaped flowers in spring and thrives best in full sun with well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings such as rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and flower borders, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
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 'Early Magic' 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 'Early Magic'
- 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 'Early Magic'?
Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' need?
Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' 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 'Early Magic' hardy in the UK?
Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Magic' 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 'Early Magic'?
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
