About
A sturdy plant forming a compact mound of grey-green, small neat leaves to 20cm high, 35cm wide. The single flowers, 5-6cm in diameter, are bright orange with a yellow eye, and attractive dark buds. Long-flowering, particularly if deadheaded.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphid attack
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt