Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex (d)
double Canada puccoon
A rhizomatous perennial, to about 15cm tall, with grey-green, lobed or heart-shaped leaves up to 30cm across. The fully double, pure white flowers appear from between the vertically-folded leaves as they emerge in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Sanguinaria are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with kidney-shaped, lobed blue-green leaves and cup-shaped white flowers opening with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Canada (SW Quebec)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out, in full or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division immediately after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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