Imperial crowns convince with a really magical flower picture. And the best? It is quite easy to propagate. We'll show you how.
The perennial crown imperial grows from a bulb and often reproduces itself via the bulb. But you can also help out. In August, the tuber can be divided and the seed pods of the flower also provide a good basis for offspring. But beware! To ensure that nothing goes wrong during propagation, factors such as soil, location and fertilization are crucial.
We'll show you how to propagate your impressive plants and then enjoy new flowers. For both methods, a loose, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to partially shaded location are ideal for imperial crowns. Regular watering promotes growth, but waterlogging must not form.
2 ways to multiply the imperial crown
» Option 1: Divide the tubers of the imperial crown
Crown Imperials are spring and early summer bloomers. In a permeable, nutrient-rich soil, the bulb develops in such a way that it can be divided after flowering. In August, dig up the imperial crown and take off the new onion part. Put the previous root tuber back in the same location. Plant the "offshoot" in another place, a planting depth of 25 to 30 centimeters is ideal.
If you place several imperial crowns next to each other, the distance should be about 30 to 40 centimeters. Planting time from August to September is also important if you use purchased bulbs. By next spring, the bulbs have enough time to form strong roots. Imperial crowns made from onions flower the following year, but the full bloom of the attractive plants only appears in the second year. If this is not the case, this article will help you.
» By the way: Purchased onions cannot be stored, please insert them as soon as possible.
The onion divides at least once, often several times. In this way you can easily multiply the imperial crowns. For he althy growth, the plant from the family oflily plants a loose soil, preferably mixed with compost. If in doubt, mix sand into the soil. It is also practical to place the bulbs under a layer of earth, sand and gravel. The divided onions are inserted in such a way that the reddish buds are facing upwards.
» Option 2: collect and sow seeds
The seeds of the crown imperial are ripe in late summer. Sow the seeds outdoors immediately, as interim storage will damage germination. The so-called "frost germs" need frost to germinate. The first little plants appear in spring. However, it takes a few years for imperial crowns grown from seeds to bloom. Propagation via onions is therefore much more effective.