Tree Poppy

Botanical name: Romneya coulteri
Family: Papavaceae
Plant/bulb type: Herbaceous perennial
Ideal planting time: Winter
Size: 1m tall.
Depth & spacing: Plant 1m apart with the crown (where the leaves and roots meet) level with the soil surface.
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well draining.
Watering: Keep moist whilst actively growing.
Fertilising: Complete fertiliser
Flowering time: Late Spring to Autumn
Pruning required: Cut back to the crown each Winter.
Comments: These spectacular flowers produce a sweet fragrance on hot days. 1