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Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo' (Plume poppy 'Flamingo)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo'
Other names
Plume poppy 'Flamingo, Macleaya cordata 'Flamingo'
Genus
Macleaya Macleaya
Variety or Cultivar
'Flamingo' _ 'Flamingo' is a large herbaceous perennial with large, lobed, grey-green leaves, white beneath, and tall plumes of creamy-pink flowers in late summer.
Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo' is: Deciduous
Habit
Tall, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo' (Plume poppy 'Flamingo) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grows in any soil, but does best in deep, moderately fertile soil that is moist, but well-drained. This plant will need plenty of space and can be invasive on sandy soils. Provide shelter from cold wind in sun (will tolerate partial shade).
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo'
Other names
Plume poppy 'Flamingo, Macleaya cordata 'Flamingo'
Genus
Macleaya Macleaya
Variety or Cultivar
'Flamingo' _ 'Flamingo' is a large herbaceous perennial with large, lobed, grey-green leaves, white beneath, and tall plumes of creamy-pink flowers in late summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tall, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Macleaya x kewensis 'Flamingo' (Plume poppy 'Flamingo) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grows in any soil, but does best in deep, moderately fertile soil that is moist, but well-drained. This plant will need plenty of space and can be invasive on sandy soils. Provide shelter from cold wind in sun (will tolerate partial shade).
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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