About
A vigorous evergreen shrub to 3m tall, with blue-green, ovate leaves 5-10cm long, and an abundance of slightly scented, bright yellow flowers 5-7cm wide from late spring to early autumn.
About the genus
Dendromecon are evergreen shrubs with simple, leathery blue-green leaves and 4-petalled, poppy-like bright yellow flowers opening over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toCalifornia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil and full sun
PruningPruning group 1 in early spring. Remove winter damaged shoots or shorten weak or bare shoots. If wall trained - pruning group 13 after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring or autumn; keep at 10-13°C (50-55°C). Propagate softwood cuttings in summer or by root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free