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Papaver orientale Allegro

Oriental Poppy

The paper-thin, orange-scarlet blooms have near-black central markings and stamens topping the coarse, hairy, green foliage.

  • »  Bowl-shaped, paper-like, petaled flowers
  • »  Scarlet-orange with near-black, central markings and stamens
  • »  Thistle-like, hairy, mid-green foliage
  • »  Freely self-seeds from decorative, acorn-like, seed pods
  • »  Dried, seed pods are often used in floral arrangements
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June
  • »  Flower Height: 65 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 40 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 12 cm

1 Litre
$17.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:35-40 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Scarlet
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Papaver orientale 'Allegro'

Plants will go dormant in the summer, completely disappearing. Plant amongst later blooming perennials to fill the void. Wet or poorly drained soils will cause root rot, particularly in the winter. They are heat and drought tolerant.