Red Crown Imperial
Elevate your garden with the dramatic Red Crown Imperial bulbs. These majestic plants create stunning focal points, rising impressively 2 to 3 ft. tall with enormous, downward-facing red flowers. The Rubra variety offers an exciting, tropical look and is the most popular red cultivar. Acting as beautiful sentinels, they are deer and squirrel resistant, naturalize well, and make fantastic fragrant cut flowers. Enjoy this exotic addition blooming vibrantly in mid-spring.
$9.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.7
/ 5
Category Rank
3215
/ 3259
#3215 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Botanical Name
Fritillaria imperialis Rubra
/ Fritillaria imperialis Rubra
Who it's for
- Striking Vertical Interest
- Natural Rodent Repellent
- Early Spring Color
Who should skip it
- Unpleasant Musky Odor
- Rapid Foliage Decline
- Specific Planting Requirements
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Fritillaria imperialis Rubra
SKU
AM018521
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
36-40 inches
Bulb Spacing
1 per sq ft
Bloom Time
Mid spring
Features
- Creates majestic garden focal points
- Boasts enormous, downward-facing red flowers
- Acts as a beautiful garden sentinel
- Deer and squirrel resistant
- Naturalizes well in garden settings
- Excellent as fragrant cut flowers
- Exotic, tropical appearance
- Blooms mid-spring
What customers say
The Red Crown Imperial creates spectacular, dramatic blooms that serve as a garden centerpiece, justifying the premium price when successful. However, satisfaction is highly polarized by bulb performance. Many customers report significant frustration due to non-sprouting bulbs, raising concerns about initial quality control and perceived value. While shipping and service are praised, the core issue remains successful establishment. This perennial is viewed as a high-risk, high-reward purchase, best suited for experienced gardeners prepared to manage its specific planting needs and inherent challenges, including protection from digging pests.
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