Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'
Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'

Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'

"Crown imperial"

Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy'

1 bulb — £3.25

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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September

Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
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Description

If you know your crown imperials or Fritillaria imperialis, you’re thinking of bright orange or bright yellow. But now these regal plants Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Fantasy' are showing their softer side with a delicate shade of apricot that’s hard to beat for its elegance and finely detailed markings. Each petal of Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy' is delicately patterned with red veins, making it even more fascinating to view up close, and adding sunset colours when viewed from afar.

Tall, sturdy flower stems and the cute 'crown' of green leaves that characterises Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Fantasy' complete the picture. We’ve supplied this distinctive variety to some of the world’s most impressive parks and gardens – will your garden be next?

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Farmer Gracy exclusive

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Fritillaria imperialis 'Early Fantasy'

  • Flower colour

    Peach, orange

  • Bulb size

    20/+

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    20-30cm

  • Plant spacing

    16 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Exotic gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Plant your Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy' bulbs from mid to late autumn;

    • Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;

    • Plant your "Crown imperial" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;

    • Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;

    • Place the Fritillaria 'Early Fantasy' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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