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Macleaya:

Common name: Plume Poppy. Very tall and imposing plants for the back of the border. They grow well in sun or light shade and don't need watering. We find them to be self-supporting, despite reaching over 10ft (300cm) tall. The new foliage can be damaged by late frosts but the plants always recover quickly. The species are very vigorous runners so be prepared to pull up unwanted plants some way away from the parent. Propagate by removing rooted suckers. They are members of the poppy family, but you'd never guess it from the flowers (unless of course you're a botanist I suppose!)

Macleaya microcarpa

Very tall and stately plants and large, intricately shaped leaves that are sage green. The tall spires of tiny flowers are pinkish and borne in the height of summer. Height: 8ft or more.

Macleaya microcarpa Kelway's Coral Plume

Less tall (5 - 6th) and with more highly coloured leaves - fresh leaves are peachy coloured. Less invasive than the species. RHS Award of Garden Merit.