Fritillaria imperialis 'William Rex' Bulbs
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The Fritillaria imperialis 'William Rex' is one the most stunning fritillaries we have to offer. The William Rex has vibrant, brick-red flowers with off-white stamens that protrude out from the nodding flower heads. This stunning plant does best when planted later in the year from September to November and produces its magnificent blooms throughout spring. This plant, like most other species of Fritillaria imperialis gets quite tall, reaching 90cm when fully grown.
The Fritillaria imperialis 'William Rex' is quite easy to grow and does well in borders and raised beds. The bulbs should be planted in full sun to partial shade around 20cm deep.
Planting Time: September - November
Flowering Time: April - May
Max Height: 80cm
The ideal time to plant spring flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus, and snowdrops is from September to November. Planting during this period allows bulbs to establish roots before winter and ensures a healthy, vibrant bloom in early spring, with stunning green foliage and flower colours ranging from purple and blue to bright yellows and whites.
Most spring bulbs planted in autumn start to flower between February and May, depending on the type. Early bloomers like snowdrops and crocus appear first, while tulips and daffodils follow later in spring, creating a sequential display of colour.
Yes! Mixing different bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and muscari adds something extra in terms of colour and texture to your garden. Planting in clusters or drifts creates a natural, layered effect, letting you get a longer flowering season and a richer display for both you and pollinators.
Yes, but allow leaves to die back naturally rather than cutting them too early. Leaving the foliage lets the plant save energy, which the bulbs use to produce strong, vibrant flowers come next spring.
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