Macleaya microcarpa Spetchley Ruby

Flower colour

Flower style:
Plumes/draping clusters

Foliage colour

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-like

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
2m
Macleaya microcarpa 'Spetchley Ruby' (Plume poppy) size and shape
1.2m
Graphical representation of Macleaya microcarpa 'Spetchley Ruby' (Plume poppy) size and shape
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Macleaya microcarpa 'Spetchley Ruby'

Plume poppy
Scientific family:
Papaveraceae
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Origin:
Asia: China and Asia: Japan
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Prairie/meadow
Position:
Border
Soil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalk
pH:
Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:
East, south or west
Exposure:
Sheltered
Growth rate:
Fast
Shape:
Clump/mound forming
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
Description:
Macleaya microcarpa 'Spetchley Ruby' is a tall perennial with large, grey-green lobed leaves and upright stems bearing plumes of tiny reddish flowers in summer, which are followed by red seeds. Ideal for gardens where it can be given lots of space, it works well with grasses and adds vertical interest to a border. Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, well drained soil. It may become invasive on sandy soils.

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by Andrea
Last updated 28 Mar 2012
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