IMPERIAL CROWN

Here is the Crown imperial or Kaiser's Crown (Fritillaria imperialis).

In our garden these are about 60cm in height, with lance shaped, glossy leaves, at intervals along the stem. A prominent whorl of downward facing orange flowers at the top of the stem, topped by a 'crown' of small leaves, hence the name. Reminds me of a bad hair day !

Some still in bud - so Happy Birthday Bud !

Requires full sun for best growth - so today was perfect.