Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale


 
Features
Exotic cup-shaped blooms on plants with strongly cut blue-green foliage.  
 
Culture
Moist well-drained soil in full sun location  
 
Cultivars

'Royal Wedding' 2-3 feet tall, white flowers

'Royal Chocolate Distinction' 2-3 feet tall, chocolate maroon flowers

'Prince of Orange' 2-3 feet tall, orange flowers

'Brilliant' 2-3 feet tall, red flowers

'Beauty of Livermore' 3-4 feet tall, red flowers

 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Size
Tall
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
Orange
Pink
Red
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Foliage Color
Silver/White
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Downy mildew, aphids, slugs
 
Additional Notes
Need very well-drained soil especially over the winter. After flowering, plants will die to the ground and go dormant. Remove foliage and allow new leaves that return to remain over the winter. Lightly mulch new plantings for the first winter. Transplanting difficult; die to the fleshy tap root.

 

 
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