Romneya coulteri - AGM
Romneya coulteri - AGM
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Romneya coulteri - AGM
Romneya coulteri, also known as Californian Tree Poppy or Matilija Poppies, is a unique and highly sought-after perennial. While it may be a bit fussy to propagate, once established, it grows vigorously and produces stunning silver grey-green foliage. The delicate, divided, lobed leaves and glaucous stems create a beautiful mass of foliage with an attractive colour. In mid-summer, large, tissue paper-like, crinkled petals appear, forming huge, pure white flowers with a faint, sweet fragrance. These flowers, resembling poppies, can reach up to 20cm in diameter and are produced in abundance throughout the summer.
- Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m, flowering 2m
- Spread: Easily maintained to 1.5m
- Foliage Colour: Attractive grey green, lobed leaves
- Flower Colour: large white flowers with tissue paper petals and a large domed yellow center
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, likes plenty of depth and a good area for the roots to develop
- Position: Full Sun - Sun lovers!
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H5 (-10 to -15)
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Aspect: South facing, sheltered spot
With a height and spread easily maintained at 1.5m, this plant is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden. The attractive grey-green foliage and large white flowers make it a standout feature in any landscape. It thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy loam soil and prefers a sunny, south-facing, sheltered spot. Once established, it is fully hardy (H5) and will continue to bloom year after year.
