Oriental Poppy

Papaveraceae · Papaver orientale

Cost per seed: $0.00

Characteristics

Hardy Perennial

Clump forming habit with hairy green leaves and tall flower stems producing huge flowers in a mixture of bright colours which may include shades of red, deep red, salmon, orange, pink and white with black centres. Good for beds, borders, cottage gardens, mass plantings and as a cut flower. Great for attracting bees and butterflies. Plants will die down in cold weather. Low maintenance once established.

Clumping
Height: 80 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Autumn, spring, early summer
Technique: Direct

Depth: 1 mm Width: 40 cm

Germination

10 to 20 days at 16 to 20°C
Maturity 140 days

Journal

130	9

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