Romneya coulteri

tree poppy

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A tall romper if happy, with fat globular buds that open to produce magnificent crepe-paper white poppies with golden-yellow centres

Val Bourne - Garden Writer


  • 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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