About
A small, biennial or short-lived perennial poppy, to 20cm high, with a mound of finely dissected, grey-green leaves. Produces lightly scented, papery pale yellow flowers from late spring to late summer.
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 hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
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
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in a well-drained soil; thrives in cool climates
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, sowing in autumn for flowers the following spring, or sow under cover in late winter and transplant for flowers in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt