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Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale

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Overview

The Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) is a perennial famed for its large, showy flowers, up to 6 inches across, with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center. It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, with fine, hairy foliage that dies back post-bloom, leaving room for summer plants.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design; perennial with pink and red blooms, image 89

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil, image 71
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial for full or half; leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design, image 92
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial with pink and red blooms; cup-shaped flowers that can measure up to 6 inches across, image 91
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil, image 94
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — making it suitable for xeriscape landscapes; with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — though it may affect the abundance of blooms; the Oriental Poppy elegantly towers above low-growing plants, image 107
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — pink and red flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that becomes a focal point in any garden with, image 113
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial with pink and red blooms; cup-shaped flowers that can measure up to 6 inches across
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Gardeners often plant it in groups to maximize its dramatic impact; this hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3, image 54
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer; typically between late spring and early summer, image 49
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — These striking blooms boast vibrant colors; blooms appear in late spring to early summer
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — pink and red flowers in the garden
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — the Oriental Poppy elegantly towers above low-growing plants; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 125
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial with pink and red blooms; cup-shaped flowers that can measure up to 6 inches across, image 137
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — <br><br>Reaching a stately height of 2 to 4 feet and a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet; these striking blooms boast vibrant colors
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center; hairy foliage that dies back post-bloom, image 116
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Gardeners often plant it in groups to maximize its dramatic impact; this hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3, image 77
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial for full or half; leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design, image 115
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — perennial for full or half; leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design, image 69
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7, indicating a robust tolerance for winter chill; perennial for, image 53
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7, indicating a robust tolerance for winter chill; perennial for, image 99
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — making it suitable for xeriscape landscapes; with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center, image 132
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