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Garden Diary
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Macleaya microcarpa ‘Kelway’s Coral Plume’
Plume Poppy |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.348.100
This selection of Plume Poppy is a giant background plant with handsome, deeply-lobed powdery blue-grey leaves, topped in summer by big bronzy-coral coloured plumes. Plants will spread fairly quickly to form a large patch, so be sure to remove unwanted shoots in the spring. May also be grown in a large tub or pot, above the ground or sunk to the rim. Foliage and flowers are splendid for cutting. Quite popular as a specimen in large borders. Clumps are easily divided in early spring or late fall.
Further details for
Macleaya microcarpa ‘Kelway’s Coral Plume’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Brown
Red
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Blue
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Height
180-240 cm
70-94 inches
Spread
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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