Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Chinese lantern
In German
Matilija Poppy
Lampionblume
In French
Matilija Poppy
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Chinese Lantern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern
Care of Matilija Poppy and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Chinese Lantern pruning is done 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.