Tree poppy (Romneya coulteri ) | Perennials | Plants

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.