Plume Poppy. A tall perennial with grey to olive green lobed leaves, white downy beneath and large plume-like, deep buff to coral-pink flowers from early to mid-summer. Max Height 2.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Macleaya microcarpa ‘Kelway’s Coral Plume’
A tall perennial with grey to olive green lobed leaves, white downy beneath and large plume-like, deep buff to coral-pink flowers from early to mid-summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Macleaya |
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Species | microcarpa |
Varietry | 'Kelway's Coral Plume' |
Common Name | Plume Poppy |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 2.2m |
Family | Papaveraceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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