Oreomecon nudicaulis Champagne Bubbles Group
A collection of biennial or short-lived perennial poppies, to 45cm high, with finely divided, hairy green leaves. In late spring to early summer, fragrant, brightly coloured flowers are produced, with crinkled, slightly glossy petals, in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink and white
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow Orange Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow Orange Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in a well-drained soil; thrives in cool climates
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sowing in situ in autumn, or under cover in late winter for transplanting in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt
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