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Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora' (Crown imperial 'Aurora')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.9m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora'

Other names: Crown imperial 'Aurora'

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Genus: Fritillaria

Variety or cultivar: 'Aurora' _ 'Aurora' is a bulbous perennial with upright stems and a terminal umbel of pendant, burnt-orange, cup-shaped flowers topped with a tuft of bracts in late spring.

Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora' is: Deciduous

Flower: Dark-orange in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring

Habit: Erect

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Specific pests: Lily beetle (Scarlet) , Slugs

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora' (Crown imperial 'Aurora') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.

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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant bulbs at four times their own depth in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Bulbs are delicate, so need to be handled carefully.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora'

Question from William Stewart

I bought my "Fritillaria imperialis 'Aurora'" earlier this spring it was well developed but had no flowers, now it appears to have completely died off, i have been told that this is normal, however I am unsure as it really looks like it has had it.
Can anyone please advise me as to whether this is the case, will it com back next season or shall I compost it, Can supply a picture if needed.

William Stewart.

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  • Replies: 1
  • Posted: Sat. 12th June 2010 09:00
  • Last reply: Tue. 15th June 2010 22:29

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