Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
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Catherine A.
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Catherine A. • 08 FR
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Fritillaria imperialis Striped Beauty
Crown Imperial
3 orange fritillaries in flower at the moment, 24 March 2026. Recommended.
Clo, 24/03/2026
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Description
Fritillaria imperialis 'Striped Beauty' is a beautiful variety of crown imperial that stands out with its yellow-orange flowers striped with red. In spring, a tall and proud floral stem emerges, bearing a crown of large campanulate flowers topped with a beautiful tuft of green leaves. This imposing bulbous plant always makes a sensation in sunny flower beds. With a strong personality, it finds its place in a contemporary decor, alongside narcissus or tulips, in harmonious colours.
Fritillaria imperialis belongs to the Liliaceae family. This species is highly resistant to cold when planted in well-drained soils. It originates from eastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and Iran, and is widespread up to Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with its large scale-covered bulb, whose vegetation emerges from the ground in late winter and disappears after flowering. The 'Striped Beauty' cultivar reaches about 80 to 90cm (32 to 35in) in height when in bloom. The green stem is brownish-red in its upper half and only bears leaves in its lower half. They are narrow and pointed, of a bright green colour, measuring about 12cm (5in) in length. They are arranged in whorls, meaning they are inserted in a bouquet at regular intervals. They somewhat resemble lily leaves. The plant emits an odour that may be displeasing, reminiscent of that of a bug. Flowering occurs in April-May, at the top of the stem. It takes the form of a crown composed of 6 to 20 pendant bell-shaped flowers, measuring about 6cm (2in) in diameter. In 'Striped Beauty', the flowers are finely striped with red on an orange background.
Fritillaria imperialis are astonishing plants, and their atypical silhouette attracts all eyes. Use them to add height to your flower beds or to fill a rockery. Grow them in pots to enjoy them on the patio. The bulb is toxic and emits an unpleasant odour that repels rodents. The smell is not perceptible to humans once the bulb is planted. Imperial crowns are often planted among carpets of tulips, narcissus, or grape hyacinths, from which their tall floral stems proudly emerge. They can also be paired with plants with decorative foliage such as lady's mantle or fennel, for example. The fritillary occupies a prominent place in bouquets immortalised by the great Flemish masters such as Jean Brueghel the Elder.
In the past, the crown imperial was called "tears of Mary". Its Persian name means "the flower that weeps" because the fritillary has large nectaries in the centre of its petals producing big drops of nectar.
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Fritillaria
imperialis
Striped Beauty
Liliaceae
Crown Imperial
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
It thrives in full sun. It needs light but not necessarily direct sunlight. It ideally thrives in a continental climate where winters and summers are dry and springs are humid. Plant it in fertile, light, loose, and well-drained soil. Avoid heavy soil as it may lead to the appearance of fungi. Insufficient drainage can cause the fritillary to rot. Plant it from late August to September to October, adding sand, gravel, or pumice to the planting hole. Place the bulb at a depth of 20cm (8in). In winter, we advise you to mulch the fritillary to protect it from moisture. Remove faded flowers if you do not want them to self-seed. Do not water your fritillaries in summer and winter. If the soil is too dry in spring, water lightly (without excess) to start the bulb.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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