Greater Celandine. Clump-forming perennial with slightly bluish green leaves, bowl-shaped yellow flowers. Self-seeds itself. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chelidonium majus
Clump-forming perennial with slightly bluish green leaves, bowl-shaped yellow flowers. Self-seeds itself.
Additional information
| Generic | Chelidonium |
|---|---|
| Species | majus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Greater Celandine |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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