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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 3–9Climate Mediterranean
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer; typically between late spring and early summer
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — hairy foliage that dies back post-bloom; it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide, preferring full sun
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — leaving room for summer plants; <br><br>Reaching a stately height of 2 to 4 feet and a spread of 1.5 to 2 feet
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — is a captivating perennial that becomes a focal point in any garden with its bold; is relatively drought-tolerant
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7, indicating a robust tolerance for winter chill; perennial for full or half
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — Gardeners often plant it in groups to maximize its dramatic impact; this hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7
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
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — the Oriental Poppy elegantly towers above low-growing plants; pink and red flowers in the garden
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — making it an excellent choice for middle or back borders in garden designs; leaving room for summer plants
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — The foliage presents a bluish-green hue, image 35
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — cup-shaped flowers that can measure up to 6 inches across; the plant will die back and go dormant
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — These striking blooms boast vibrant colors; blooms appear in late spring to early summer
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — though it may affect the abundance of blooms; the Oriental Poppy elegantly towers above low-growing plants
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — is relatively drought-tolerant; making it suitable for xeriscape landscapes
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) — typically between late spring and early summer; gardeners often plant it in groups to maximize its dramatic impact
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — the plant will die back and go dormant; though it may affect the abundance of blooms
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design; perennial with pink and red blooms
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — pink and red flowers in the garden; is a captivating perennial that becomes a focal point in any garden with its bold
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) — perennial for full or half; leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center; hairy foliage that dies back post-bloom, image 47
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 48

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