How to Grow Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri)
Matilija poppy is a tall (6 to 8 feet), majestic plant. Its large white crepe-paper-like flowers have large yellow centers.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Choosing Matilija Poppy
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Look for plants at nurseries in spring through fall, and year-round in warm climates.
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Buy Matilija poppy in 1-gallon containers.
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Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaves and flower buds.
Planting Matilija Poppy
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Plant Matilija poppy in full sun in well-drained soil.
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Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.
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Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers.
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Set the plants 2 feet apart.
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Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost.
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Water well until soil is completely moist.
Caring for Matilija Poppy
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Once established, Matilija poppy doesn't need fertilizing or extra water.
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Cut old stems back to the ground in late spring using bypass pruners.
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Comments
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Aug 26, 2006
Plant in a naturalized setting at the back of the landscape- this plant will spread in all directions and the leaves tend to brown near the ground, requiring something to be placed in front to conceal the leggy stems. -
Aug 26, 2006
Plant in a naturalized setting at the back of the landscape- this plant will spread in all directions and the leaves tend to brown near the ground, requiring something to be placed in front to conceal the leggy stems.
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Nov 22, 2005
I soaked the seeds for 24 hours. I gathered dead Christmas tree branches and dried oak tree leaves. I placed ordinary California soil on a fine, wire mesh (a flat, bacon grease spatter stopper). In my fireplace, I started a fire with the leaves and added pine branches. When the fire died down to a smolder, I held the the soil over the smoke for 15 minutes. I added leaves and branches as needed to keep fire going but only smoked over a low, smoldering fire. When the soil had cooled, I placed a coffee filter on the soil and placed the seeds on top. I covered them with another coffee filter and covered everything with a light layer of smoked soil. I then dampened it with drops of water from an eye dropper till it was wet. I covered it with plastic wrap and placed it outside to expose the seeds to temperature fluctuations in November. The seeds began to sprout 2 1/2 weeks later.
