Re: Fritilaria "Crown Imperial"

Hi Barb.
>I just noticed that my Fritilaria "Crown Imperial"
I have the same and they have been in the ground 3 years.
> have survived yet
>another Manitoba winter, albeit a mild one.  This year, both the yellow and
>the red have increased with each having two stalks emerging.Can anyone tell me how and when to separate the bulbs?
How deep are they planted?
Are they planted close together?

To early if they are not crowded then leave them alone.
They need to be planted 8" - 10" deep on a bed of gravel.
If you do lift them, you will have to be very careful (kid gloves) they
damage (bruise) very easily, leading to disease and death for the bulb.
Soak the bulbs in systemic Fungicide before replanting.  Plant the
small bulbs in a (nursery bed) until they are big enough to plant out.
-- 
Alan Deverill
                I could dance with you until the cows come home.
    On second thoughts I'd rather dance with the cows 'til you come home.
         Groucho Marx
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