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.
Additional information
| Generic | Macleaya |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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