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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.

 
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
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
 
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
 
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
 
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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Papaver orientale 'Summer Breeze Series Yellow'
Oriental Poppy
zones 3-8
 
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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