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  • MACLEAYA
    MACLEAYA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MACLEAYA

    Commonly known as Plume poppy

    Genus of 2 or 3 species of rhizomatous perennials found in grassy meadows, scrub and woodland in China and Japan.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their foliage and graceful plumes of petalless flowers. Stems and leaf-stalks produce a yellowish-orange latex. Can be invasive.
    • Place of origin
      China, Japan.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Macleya - Growing Guide

    varieties

    MACLEAYA microcarpa 'Kelways Coral Plume'
    Coral-pink flowers, greyish green foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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