Crown Imperial...!!

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  1. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] I am so excited.. My Crown Imperial Fritillary (Fritillaria imperialis) is in flower...!!!! I am also sad as I have 2, but one is blind.. Anyone know if it will flower next year?? What do you think???

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    I like it ! Is it as huge as it looks MF, beautiful colour. I have a Day Lily of a similar colour.
     
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    [​IMG] Thanks BM.. Yes it stands about 3ft tall. Had to put the cane there for support in te windy time..! ;) [​IMG]
     
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    :( Does anybody know if one of my Crown Imperials which came up blind, will ever flower.?? Or is it going to always be blind...??? Not grown them before.. :confused: :rolleyes: Any thoughts anyone..???
     
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    Mine have been blind as well, Marley, so I'm absolutely no help! :rolleyes: All my mini tulips, Irises and daffs (barring one) were as well. Maybe I'm in a blind spot, like a rear-view mirror? :eek:

    I'd like to know the answer also.
     
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    [​IMG] I have had a pretty good show of daffs & tulips this year LoL.. Not as good as last year though, I must admit.. :( I always feed & mulch too... :rolleyes: Ho hum, will try having a google.... ;) [​IMG]
     
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