Romneya coulteri, 5L
£30.00
notes
Bearing papery, pure white, poppy-like flowers with a bright yellow stamen, the herbaceous perennial Romneya coulteri brings vibrancy and impact to the cottage garden. Growing to 2m tall, you'd be forgiven for assuming it's a shrub not herbaceous, but it works beautifully amongst grasses in a prairie planting, or at the back of a summer border.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 5L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft) x W: 150m (4ft 11in)
Features
notes
Bearing papery, pure white, poppy-like flowers with a bright yellow stamen, the herbaceous perennial Romneya coulteri brings vibrancy and impact to the cottage garden. Growing to 2m tall, you'd be forgiven for assuming it's a shrub not herbaceous, but it works beautifully amongst grasses in a prairie planting, or at the back of a summer border.
INSIGHTS
Native to California where it grows in dry canyons, it thrives here in a warm, sunny position. As a suckering plant, avoid positioning too close to the house as its roots will spread.
DETAILS
- Flowers: July- October
- Borderline Hardy – will require protection in colder areas
PLANTING
- Moist, well-drained soil
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
CARE
- Can be slow to establish
- Does not like to be moved so allow space for roots to grow and spread
- Shelter from wind
- Stake young stems if required
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