SKU: 0021

Papaver Orientalis. Papaver Orientale. Oriental Poppies. Perennial Flowers. Double salmon-pink blossoms with heavily ruffled petals are borne each year from late Spring thru early Summer. The petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 6 inches across. In the center of the poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety seed capsule surrounded by prominant, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers steal the show when they are in bloom. The oriental Poppies are the most accommodating garden plants, vigorous and free flowing and succeeding on light or heavy garden soils, indeed any soil, provided that it is not waterlogged. Bold and brashy, they will make a spectacular feature in your garden! Delicate tissue-like blooms up to 5 inches across perform a mystical dance in the winds of your garden. Simply beautiful. For dramatic brightness, nothing rivals the flamboyant Oriental Poppy. In late spring and early summer, when many bulbs have faded and summer perennials have yet to appear, the large flowers of the Oriental poppy create bright spots of color framed by attractive foliage. A fantastic show! These brilliant beacons of spectacular color spread 18-36" to add an element of drama to a perennial garden, bed or border. The big 4-8" ruffled flowers appear in late spring and early summer atop 2-4' stems creating eye-catching beauty. Can be planted at anytime in peat pots. Fall and Spring are best for directly sowing into the garden. Zones 3-9.
50 count poppy seed pack.