Overview
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) is a tufted, clump forming, columnar upright annual biennial in the genus Oreomecon, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' is a cultivar of the recently established genus Oreomecon, known for its perennial alpine poppies with elongated, hairy, leafless stems. This annual or biennial plant forms tufted, clump-forming, columnar upright habits and produces a single red flower per stem in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for a variety of garden settings, it performs well in exposed or sheltered south- or west-facing locations.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Oreomecon
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Tufted, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Fungal wilts, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series)?
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) need?
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) hardy in the UK?
Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series)?
Seed.