Fritillaria imperialis Tchaikovsky
Fritillaria imperialis Tchaikovsky
Fritillaria imperialis Tchaikovsky
Fritillaria imperialis Tchaikovsky
Crown Imperial
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Description
Fritillaria imperialis 'Tchaikovsky', or Crown Imperial, is a new cultivar with short black stems, adorned with salmon-orange bell-shaped flowers. It withstands wind well and does not require staking.
This plant produces a spectacular crown of flowers in April, standing on a straight black stem. The umbels are composed of 3 to 8 flowers and measure 2 to 6cm (1 to 2in) long. These campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers are salmon-orange with white stamens. At the base of each of the six tepals that make up a flower, there is a nectary that secretes drops of nectar.
Its deciduous foliage consists of lanceolate (lance-shaped) leaves, 7 to 20cm (3 to 8in) long. The foliage is light green. This new selection has a short stem, making it less susceptible to wind.
The bulb of this perennial is toxic and emits an unpleasant odour that repels rodents. It is often used in sunny flower beds and rock gardens. It looks beautiful in the middle of a small flower bed. It can also be grown in pots.
Discovered in 1580, it is said to have already been cultivated in the gardens of the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent. In the 17th century, it became the subject of fierce competitions among collectors who fought over it. In the past, the Crown Imperial was called Tears of Mary. Its Persian name "gole achke" means "the weeping flower".
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Botanical data
Fritillaria
imperialis
Tchaikovsky
Liliaceae
Crown Imperial
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Fritillaria imperialis 'Tchaikovsky' 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 and well-drained soil. Avoid heavy soil to prevent the appearance of fungi. If the drainage is insufficient, the fritillary may rot. Plant it from September to October, adding sand, gravel, or pumice to the planting hole. Place the bulb at a depth of 20cm (8in). In winter, we recommend mulching the fritillary. Remove faded flowers if you do not want them to reseed. Do not water your fritillaries in summer and spring. If the soil is too dry in spring, lightly water (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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