Macleya Kelways Coral Plume - 3ltr pot

£6.00

Macleaya microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume', commonly known as the Plume Poppy, is a striking architectural perennial known for its towering height and airy, coral-pink flower plumes. It is a holder of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM), signifying its reliability and excellence for garden use.

  • Foliage: Large, scalloped, grey-green to glaucous leaves with downy white undersides.
  • Flowers: Tiny, hazy, coral-pink or buff-pink flowers that appear in large, open panicles from June to August.
  • Size: A vigorous grower that typically reaches a height of 1.5–2.5 metres (5–8 ft) and a spread of up to 1.5–2.5 metres.
  • Habit: Rhizomatous and spreading; while slow to establish in the first year, it can become invasive if given too much space