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Argemone platyceras | Prickly Poppy | Chicalote
Argemone platyceras | Prickly Poppy | Chicalote
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Argemone platyceras, commonly known as Prickly Poppy, is a captivating annual that produces large, saucer-shaped, pure white flowers and striking bluish-green foliage. The 10 cm (4 in.) satin-like flowers with dark red stamens and golden anthers are a true garden highlight, drawing you in for a closer look. Loved by pollinators, these large single blooms attract bees in abundance, making it a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Key Features:
- Type: Annual
- Flower Color: Pure white with dark red stamens and golden anthers
- Height: 30–90 cm
- Bloom Size: 10 cm / 4 in.
- Foliage: Bluish-green, spiny leaves
- Drought Tolerance: High
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils
Why Choose Argemone platyceras?
- Elegant White Blooms: Adds a sophisticated touch to white borders or naturalistic garden designs.
- Pollinator Magnet: Bees flock to its open, single flowers, creating a lively garden atmosphere.
- Water-Wise Gardening: Ideal for xeriscaping, this plant thrives in dry, low-water environments.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.
- Self-Sowing Capability: In suitable locations, the plant may moderately self-sow, providing effortless continuity.
How to Grow Argemone platyceras:
- Sowing Time: Sow directly from April.
- Sowing Method: Surface sow onto prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Cover seeds lightly with a sprinkling of soil.
- Germination: Takes 3–4 weeks at 15°C.
- Spacing: Allow 30–40 cm between plants for optimal growth.
- Care Tips: Once established, this plant requires minimal watering and thrives in poor, well-drained soils.
Perfect For:
- White garden borders
- Xeriscaping and water-wise designs
- Naturalistic landscaping
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
Add Argemone platyceras to your garden today for its striking beauty, pollinator appeal, and unmatched drought tolerance. An effortless way to enhance your outdoor space with elegant blooms and easy care!
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