Tree Poppy

Romneya coulteri

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to October
• Flower colour: pure white with yellow centres
• Other features: handsome grey-green leaves
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
  
  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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