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| Plant Number: 1.401.400 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Papaver orientale ‘Allegro’ |
| Common name : Oriental Poppy |
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| Oriental Poppies provide a cheerful display of huge, satiny flowers in late spring and early summer. Plants form a low clump of coarse, hairy leaves, and usually go dormant, disappearing completely by late summer. This strain has scarlet-orange blooms, with a black centre. The compact habit makes this suitable for towards the front of the border. Because they disappear in summer, plant something beside Oriental Poppies that will get bushy later in the season, such as Rudbeckia, Russian Sage, or fall-flowering grasses. Divide in August to September.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Black
Orange
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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The two perennials that speak to me most strongly of early summer are lupins and oriental poppies. 'What about bearded irises?' you may well ask. Sad to say, I have grown out of them.; Christopher Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd's Flower Garden |
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