Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) is a perennial plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Californian tree poppy, Californian poppy, bush poppy, canyon poppy, dream of the desert, giant white Californian poppy or Matilija poppy.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Californian tree poppy, Californian poppy, bush poppy, canyon poppy, dream of the desert, giant white Californian poppy, Matilija poppy
Scientific name: Romneya coulteri
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Suckering
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) – Michael Wittwer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) – Don McCulley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
