Romneya coulteri

Tree poppy

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Key info

Plant type

Tender perennial

Flower colour

White

Feature

Dramatic foliage, Scented flowers

Hardiness

Half hardy

Skill level

Experienced

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Plant details

The gorgeous fragrant flowers of the tree poppy make it a deserving holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Blooming for months on end in summer, it is a beautiful choice for a sunny, protected spot in well-drained soil. Plants can prove tricky to get going as they resent transplanting but once established they will spread rapidly. Protect plants with a dry winter mulch and cut back to a low permanent framework each spring.

Family: Papaveraceae

Genus: Romneya

Species: coulteri

Plant type: Tender perennial

Flower colour: White

Foliage colour: Grey

Feature: Dramatic foliage, Scented flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry, Sandy

Hardiness: Half hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 100cm

Spread: 200cm

Time to prune: March to April


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