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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Oreomecon alpina
alpine poppy
A short-lived perennial to 20cm in height, forming a tuft of pinnately divided leaves, with solitary cup-shaped yellow, orange, red or white flowers to 4cm across in summer
Other common names
alpine parsleySynonyms
Papaver alpinum subsp. ernesti-mayeriPapaver aurantiacum
see morePapaver burseri
Papaver julicum
Papaver kerneri
Papaver pyrenaicum subsp. degenii
Papaver rhaeticum
Papaver sendtneri
Papaver alpinum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1鈥�0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0鈥�0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mountains of Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, deep, fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt
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