Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' is the yellow flowering cultivar of the Crown Imperial Frittillaria. A tall, robust, bulbous perennial, Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' has lush foliage and tall stems with a circular panicle of pendulous, yellow bell-shaped flowers crowned with a green topknot of leaf bracts giving it a very exotic look.
Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' is a very hardy plant but it must have good drainage. Always ensure the bulbs are planted on their side in a bed of grit and sharp sand. This will ensure that water doesn't collect water in the hollow eye from which the new growth emerges.
Order | Liliales |
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Family | Liliaceae |
Sub-Family | Lilioideae |
Synonyms | Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea Maxima', Fritillaria imperiallis 'Maxima Lutea', Fritillaria 'Yellow Crown Imperial', Fritillaria aintabensis, Fritillaria corona-imperialis, Fritillaria imperialis var. longipetala, Fritillaria imperialis var. maxima, Fritillaria imperialis var. rubra-maxima, Imperialis comosa, Imperialis coronata, Imperialis superba, Lilium persicum |
Geographical Origin | Yellow horticultural cultivar: type species from Central Asia |
Cultivation | Full sun. A very well-drained alkaline substrate, placing the bulbs on their side in a thick bed of sharp sand and grit. Feed well in the summer and mulch in the winter |
Eventual Height | 1m |
Eventual Spread | Clumping and spreading to 1m or more |
Hardiness | Fully hardy |
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