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- The best planting time for the imperial crown
- Planting in late summer and autumn is ideal
- Tips & Tricks
The onions of the imperial crown should be set in late summer
The best planting time for the imperial crown
The imperial crown (Fritillaria imperialis) belongs to the lily family and can easily outlast the Central European winter with its deep-seated bulbs. For inflorescences that are as beautiful as possible in the first year, you should plant the bulbs right after flowering.
Planting in late summer and autumn is ideal
When planting, the onions of the imperial crown should be placed in the ground so that they:
If the onions of the imperial crown are inserted into the soil at the latest by August or September, then the plant has enough time to develop numerous roots until the winter. The first flowers usually show up next spring, followed by a period of dormancy again in the summer. It may be visually appealing to surround imperial crowns with less tall flowering plants, so that the occasional bald spots or the withering inflorescences in the flowerbed do not disturb.
Tips & Tricks
In the case of an expansion of the imperial crown from seeds, it is generally possible to sow all year round. However, the seeds should basically be sown relatively fresh, and they need a certain cold phase before germination.