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Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite'
  • RHS AGM

tulip poppy 'Sunlite'

'Sunlite' is a vigorous, lax perennial, grown as an annual, with divided, blue-green leaves and bright yellow flowers 6-8cm wide

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

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Hunnemannia are perennials, often grown as annuals, with deeply divided leaves and showy, poppy-like flowers in summer and early autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall, or in a herbaceous or mixed border. Can be grown in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory for winter flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring in situ. For winter-flowering container plants, sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in autumn in loam-based potting compost

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs, snails and aphids may appear

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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