Botanical Name: Common Names:
Romneya coulteri Californian Tree Popy, Coulters Matilija Poppy,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Spreading
Description:
Spreading perennial with grey-green deeply-lobed leaves and beautiful large tissuepaper-like, yellow centred, white flowers in Spring and Summer. Flowers have a citrus scent. Looks fantastic in cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 1.5-2m tall x 2-2.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Papaveraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate