Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy Papaver orientalis
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 76cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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Details
30 - 30 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches76cm46cm - 61cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Large, bright salmon pink flowers on tall stems. Fuzzy foliage stays low, letting the flowers steal the show. Very low maintenance and easy to grow.
Attracts:HummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:30 Inches 76cmSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:PinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:This undemanding perennial thrives in full sun. Thrives in dry to average, well-drained soil. Goes summer dormant, but comes back in spring.
