About
A small, evergreen, short-lived perennial poppy, to 15cm high, with divided, grey-green leaves forming a mound at the base. In late spring to early summer, pale yellow flowers are produced, with subtle, papery petals and yellow-green centres.
About the genus
A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toRussian Far East (Kiril Islands)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in a gritty, well-drained soil. Will not tolerate excess winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by root cuttings. Will self-seed if seed heads are not removed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt