Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea Max'

Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea Max'Fritillaria Imperialis Lutea Max has lanceolate leaves towards the base out of which rises a sturdy stalk and brings the flowerheads upwards for all to see. Along the stalk the leaves are spaced with the uppermost portion of the stalk bare except for the lovely flower crown display on top. Several bright yellow, nodding, bell shaped flowers perch on top of the stalk with thinner, green lanceolate leaves on the very top completing the crown. Heritage

Variations of this family are found throughout the world

this highly-sought-after variety is as delicious to eat as it is beautiful to look at

Plant in rockeries or at the front of beds or borders

the deciduous foliage turns a rich yellow colour in autumn

If you're able to stop yourself from eating all the blackcurrants straight off the bush - and no judgment if you can't - then make yourself a batch of homemade cordial or rustle up a latticework blackcurrant pie

can be used in full sun to more shaded areas

Fusarium wilt and ToMV

Everything you need to grow the tastiest

Hydrangea flowers make for excellent cut flowers

a tea during wartime and a timber for making piano keys

Like its big brother

The blossoms are a big hit with pollinating insects like bees and butterflies