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Aurora Fritillaria

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Sept 15, 2012
*See shipping schedule for details

The Crown Imperial is a stately plant which likes to catch all attention and should therefore be planted in between perennials which flower later in the season. Aurora has beautiful orange-red flowers and a musky scent (that keeps rabbits and deer away). (plant bulb on its side)

Height: 32-39"

Bloom Time: Mid Spring

Minimum for Effect: 15

3-9

10-12"

6-8"

4-9

20/+ cm

	fall
	Fritillaria Bulbs		1590


	Requires shelter because of sensitivity to wind. Unpleasantly scented.

Features of Species or Group:
		Also called Crown Imperial. Native to western Himalayas. Grows in a wide range of soils. The high stems carry many pendent flowers that are topped off with tufts of leaves, making the species distinct.
Features of Genus:
		The name fritillary comes from the Latin word fritillus, meaning 'dice-box', as the checkered patterns on the flowers of some of the species resemble the checkerboards associated with many games played with dice. There are about 100 species of this striking bulbous plant, which is related to the lilies. Only a few of them are being actively cultivated. The form and colour of the flowers vary considerably from one species to another, and some are fascinating rather than beautiful. The flowers are generally pendent and bell shaped, carried on leafy stems; their height varies considerably. Many fritillaries have a strong scent to them which some people find unpleasant. These plants deserve a prominent place in the spring garden.


How to Plant Fritillaria Bulbs?
			To plant Fritillaria Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Aurora Fritillaria should be planted roughly 6-8" deep and 10-12" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Aurora Fritillaria?
			Fritillaria Bulbs are normally planted fall, and most Aurora Fritillaria will begin to flower sometime in Mid Spring.

Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Begonia-Only Orders	Shipping Begins Late February

Zones 8-11	Shipping Begins Mid-March
Zones 6-7	Shipping Begins Early April
Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins Mid-April

*We cannot guarantee delivery of fall-planted bulb orders before March 12, except begonia-only orders.

Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
Any Amount	$3.95

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