Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)
Color Name: Prince of Orange
Huge blossoms the color of tangerines are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring thru early summer. The petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 5 inches across.
In the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom. After the bloom cycle is completed however, these perennials will go dormant, so plan on planting other plants nearby to fill in the gaps.
Growing Tips: Poppies are popular and undemanding plants that have been grown for generations. When in bloom, they are the stars of the flower border, oozing vivid colors of every shade except blue. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall. Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.
When foliage declines, around end of July, pull by hand or cut down foliage, new leaves in late summer/fall should be left for winter.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Huge blossoms the color of tangerines are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring thru early summer. The petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 5 inches across.
In the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom. After the bloom cycle is completed however, these perennials will go dormant, so plan on planting other plants nearby to fill in the gaps.
Growing Tips: Poppies are popular and undemanding plants that have been grown for generations. When in bloom, they are the stars of the flower border, oozing vivid colors of every shade except blue. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall. Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.
When foliage declines, around end of July, pull by hand or cut down foliage, new leaves in late summer/fall should be left for winter.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Orange shades Foliage Color: Green shades
Height: 24 to 36 Inches Spread: 18 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5 |
Blooms: Late Spring / Early Summer
Foliage Season: |
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Dried Flower Cut Flower or Foilage Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant Border
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
