Fritillaria 'Orange Beauty' (crown imperial)

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Orange Beauty, often admired for its orange with yellow accents colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty' is a crown imperial of real presence: tiers of rich orange, bell-shaped flowers held beneath a jaunty tuft of glossy green foliage. It brings a composed, architectural note to spring borders and looks particularly handsome threaded through naturalistic planting where its strong vertical line can be appreciated.

Plant in autumn while the soil is still workable, choosing a sunny, well-drained spot. With a little patience as the bulbs settle, it will reward you with a reliably distinctive spring display.

  • Colour: Orange with yellow accents
  • Flower form: Bell-shaped
  • Position: Borders, beds, rock gardens; also excellent in containers
  • Habit: Clump-forming, upright
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
Botanical name Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'
Flower colour Orange with yellow accents
Bulb size 24/26cm
Established height 50–100cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 25–30cm
Leaf colour Glossy green
Habit Clump-forming, upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2–3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position Borders, beds, rock gardens
Suitable for Borders, Naturalising, Cottage Gardens, City Gardens, Courtyard Gardens, Containers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Intermediate
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Fritillaria 'Orange Beauty' (crown imperial) needs full-sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 25–30cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Good for cutting

Naturalising

Fritillaria 'Orange Beauty' (crown imperial) - Harding & Bloom

Fritillaria 'Orange Beauty' (crown imperial)

£5.39

£5.39

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

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I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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