Tree poppy
Romneya coulteri
Common Name: Tree poppy
Genus: Romneya
Species: coulteri
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Half-Hardy | Height: 2.50 m (250 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Gold, White, Yellow |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: July to October |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Papery, pure-white, poppy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres from July to October and handsome deeply lobed grey-green leaves. This wonderful white tree poppy makes an excellent specimen plant for a sunny mixed border. Often slow to establish and resentful of disturbance it requires fertile well-drained soil and shelter from strong winds. Can be propagated from root cuttings taken in the winter-early spring months.
- Garden care: Cut back flower stems close to the base in March. Provide a deep dry mulch in the winter months for protection.
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