ROMNEYA coulteri
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ROMNEYA coulteri
Commonly known as Matilija poppy
Huge white single poppy flowers, heavily scented
£25.00 each
Large
£30.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Produces flowers over a long period in summer. Recommended for the back of a border -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
USA (southern California), northern Mexico. -
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DeciduousUpright, suckering subshrub. Ovate to rounded, pinnatifid (with lobes) intensely glaucous, grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, with 3-5 lance-shaped lobes. Produces solitary flowers to 12cm (5in) across, with prominent yellow stamens.
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped.
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Fully hardy
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Height
1-2.5m (3-8ft) -
Spread
Indefinite
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilShelter from cold winds. Provide a dry winter mulch
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Full sun
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