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Macleaya microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Macleaya microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume' (poppy) bears brown blooms during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Macleaya microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume' (poppy) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Macleaya microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume' (poppy) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.