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snow poppy

Eomecon chionantha

Low Maintenance

Genus: Eomecon
Family: Papaveraceae
Common Names: dawn poppy

About this plant

E. chionatha is a vigorous, spreading perennial with heart- or kidney-shaped, greyish green leaves to 10cm across. Upright, branching stems bear loose sprays of shiny, white, poppy-like flowers up to 5cm across from late spring to mid-summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in light shade, or in full sun provided the soil remains moist in summer. May spread rapidly in fertile soil

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame, or by division, in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years