{"product_id":"fritillaria-imperialis-red-beauty","title":"Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Beauty', often called Crown Imperial, produces tall stems topped with clusters of hanging dark orange-red bell-shaped flowers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers open from the bottom upward along the stem. A crown of glossy green leaves sits above the blooms, giving the plant its well-known Crown Imperial appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb forms a clump of strap-like green leaves at the base. It grows upright and adds height to borders during the spring flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use it to create vertical interest in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and cottage garden planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Beauty'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown Imperial, Imperial Fritillary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous bulbous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring flowers provide nectar for early pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports bees and other pollinators when many plants have not started flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense foliage at the base offers shelter to small insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn for spring flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace bulbs around 15–20cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs about 20–30cm apart to allow room for growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose fertile, well-drained soil to prevent bulb rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd grit or compost to heavy soil before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Beauty'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds height and structure to spring borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces bold bell-shaped flowers in striking red tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns each year once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nectar for early pollinators in wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere could you use the height of \u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Beauty' in your garden? Plant it at the back of borders or among spring bulbs to create a layered display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"2 Litre","offer_id":58473921282351,"sku":"qod1789522919442","price":17.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/fritillaria-imperialis-red-beauty_1.webp?v=1789522923","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/fritillaria-imperialis-red-beauty","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}