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Oriental
Poppy
Papaver orientale
Description:
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. In the center of a poppy's
flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by
prominent, dark purple stamens. |
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| Common Name: |
Oriental Poppy |
| Botanical
Name: |
Papaver |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Any |
| Light
Requirements: |
They will perform best in
rich, well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Attributes: |
Dried flower, border plant, specimen, cut flower, deer
resistant, rabbit resistant, attracts birds, attracts hummingbirds
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| Pests: |
-- |
| Diseases: |
-- |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Baby's Breath,
Dwarf Iris,
Russian Sage, Perennial Salvia |
| Care: |
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. After
the bloom cycle is completed however, these perennials will go dormant, so
plan on planting other plants nearby to fill in the gaps.
Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer
Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermore'
Oriental Poppy
zones 3-7
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| Description:
Deep, oxblood-red blooms are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring
thru early summer. This is one of the finest reds available. Its petals have
a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 6
inches across. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Late spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'
Oriental Poppy
zones 3-7
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| Description:
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 |
| Bloom Color: |
Tangerine orange |
| Bloom Time: |
Late spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Papaver orientale 'Queen Alexander'
Oriental Poppy
zones 3-7
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| Description:
Bright, salmon-pink blooms with smooth, rounded petals 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. |
| Bloom Color: |
Salmon pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Late spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Thank you to Walters
Gardens, Inc. for image use
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Papaver orientale 'Summer Breeze Series Yellow'
Oriental Poppy
zones 3-8
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| Description:
These cute little
poppies bloom like crazy in early summer, spending all of their energy
producing new radiant yellow flowers rather than setting seed. Since they
are sterile, their bloom time is significantly longer than average poppies.
With its tidy, compact habit, this plant is suitable for use in rock
gardens, troughs, or near the front of the border. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
Late spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-15" |
| Spread: |
8" |
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