Fritillaria imperialis Maxima Lutea
€8.90 Per 3 pieces
01-10-2026
Largest bulb size
Always true to variety
Lowest price per bulb
As the description of this variety is the same as for Red Crown Imperials, I’ll tell you the story of the proud Fritillaria (from the book Toveren met Bollen by Jacqueline van der Kloet). As Jezus was on His way to Golgotha to be crucified, all flowers bend their heads respectfully – all except the Crown Imperial. God was furious with the plant for showing no respect, and as criminal penalty He made it keep its flowers hanging down from that moment on. Every single flower contains large drops of nectar: tears of sorrow Crown imperialis still sheds over its pride and bad behaviour.
Planting flower bulbs
When should I plant my flower bulbs? If you want beautiful flowers such as tulips and daffodils in your garden in the spring, you will need to plant flower bulbs in the fall. This can be done as soon as the leaves fall from the trees. Make sure that the spring bloomers are in the ground before the frost sets in.
Summer bloomers such as dahlias and lilies should be planted in the spring so that they bloom in the summer.
Planting flower bulbs is not complicated at all. The same principles apply in principle:
- do not plant the bulb too deep in the ground (usually between 8 and 18 centimeters)
- provide good natural conditions
- be frugal with fertilizer and let the bulb do its work