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Herbaceous Perennial

Oreomecon miyabeana
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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 delicate, papery petals and yellow-green centres

Synonyms
Papaver miyabeanum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Russian Far East (Kiril Islands)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in a gritty, well-drained soil. Will not tolerate excess winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by division or by root cuttings. Will self-seed if seed heads are not removed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt

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