Tree Poppy
Papery, pure-white, poppy-like flowers with gold
| 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.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: pure white with yellow centresOther features: handsome grey-green leavesHardiness: frost hardy Garden care: Cut back flower stems close to the base in March. Provide a deep dry mulch in the winter months for protectionGoes well with: Agapanthus africanus, Melianthus major, Euphorbia characias,Hemerocallis citrina, Verbena bonariensis, and Alstroemeria ligtu hybrids |
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