Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
China Doll
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Matilija Poppy
Zimmeresche
In French
Matilija Poppy
china doll
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
china doll
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Lamiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Romneya
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and China Doll
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and China Doll season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and China Doll Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and China Doll are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and China Doll
Care of Matilija Poppy and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.