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Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs

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Quick Overview

These majestic plants create elegant focal points in the garden rising 2 to 3 ft. tall with enormous yellow flowers. (Fritillaria lutea)

Bulb Size

20/24 cm

Item Size

Single Bulb - Bulb Size: 20/24 cm
 

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Details
SKU 62MIBU1
Botanical Name Fritillaria lutea
Common Name Crown Imperial
Ships As Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Plant Type/Life Cycle Perennial
Primary Flower Color Yellow
Bloom Time Mid spring
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bulb Spacing 1 bulb per sq. ft.
Planting Season Fall
Planting Depth Plant 8" deep. Plant bulb at a 45 degree angle so that water doesn't sit in the stem hole of the bulb.
Estimated Mature Height 36-40" tall
Bulb Size 20/24 cm
Soil Moisture Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Loamy Soil
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Borders, Showy Flowers, Multiplies / Naturalizes
Additional Advantages Heirloom Bulb. Unique scent helps keep animals away from your garden.
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Description
These majestic plants create elegant focal points in the garden. The elegant umbrella-like flowers stand tall and look down at your other plants. Lutea is clear butter yellow, and will be like a sunny spotlight rising over your other flowers. Spectacular!
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American Meadows Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs
 
2.8

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        4/30/2010
         
        3.0

        Maybe it's a dwarf!

        By Robbie

        from Schenectady, NY

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Pros

        • Accurate Instructions

        Cons

        • Small In Size

        Best Uses

        • Garden

        Comments about American Meadows Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs:

        I ordered this fritillaria because the ones I had in the garden had stopped flowering last year. Although it has flower buds which have not opened yet, they are very small.

        The size of the plant is disappointing --- description says 2 to 3 feet tall --- mine is only about a foot tall. Maybe it will be bigger next year?

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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        4/25/2010

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        did not grow

        By AVID GROWER

        from DURHAM NC

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              Comments about American Meadows Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs:

              did not grow

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              Merchant response: We apologize that your experience with our Fritillaria was not what you expected. We fully guarantee all of our products and we would love to discuss possible solutions to ensure your success. Our Master Gardeners on staff are here to help at your convenience.

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              4/24/2010

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Beautiful for 1 year only

              By Natalie - City Garden

              from Chicago, IL

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              Pros

              • Attractive

              Cons

              • Difficult To Use

              Best Uses

                Comments about American Meadows Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs:

                My husband and I were so excited about these. They were expensive, but we decided it was worth it. We planted several and they all came up Spring 2009 except 1 (this happens, so we were not totally upset). They are very large, so expect a little extra work to get them planted. We fertilized and all of our other bulbs came up, but not these, not one of them. The area where we planted them looks very empty and I do not think they were worth the price for one year. Maybe they need 2 years to recharge, my fingers are crossed!

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                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                Merchant response: We apologize that your Fritillaria bulbs did not come back for a second year. Although many bulbs will naturalize and return, success depends on several factors including growing conditions and the variety of bulb you planted. Our Master Gardeners on staff are always willing to discuss how to increase your chances for naturalizing bulbs.

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                3/26/2010

                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

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                By vanman

                from tulsa ok

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                Pros

                • Attractive

                Cons

                • Difficult To Use

                Best Uses

                • Outdoors

                Comments about American Meadows Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs:

                no idea but ill figure it out!

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                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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