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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
$16.98
  • 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
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.