Imperial fritillaries are large plants and have a dominant presence in the garden. Unlike minor bulbs such as crocus, snowdrop and squill which should be planted in informal masses, imperial fritillaries should be deliberately sited for specific effect. Because they are tall, and noticeable from a distance, they are useful to accent certain parts of the garden, or serve as a backdrop for lower growing plants. While they look especially stunning grouped in a bed of their own, it is important to consider that this bed will look terrible during the time that their foliage browns and dies back.