(24-30” tall x 24” wide) Grow this 'Crimson Red' Oriental Poppy in well-drained rich soils in full sun. Use the beautiful blossoms in indoor vases, or wait for the fascinating seed pods to form, and cut for summer, fall, and winter arrangements. Deer and rabbit resistant for worry-free gardening. They can tolerate partial shade but will bloom less and may fall prey to fungus. Oriental Poppies are long-lived, and establish a deep taproot, which can be temperamental if you choose to move them mid-season - although pieces of root left after a move may result in a new plant next season. To take advantage of the long-lasting blooms as cut flowers, boil the bottom of the cut stems in water before putting in a vase to thwart the milky sap which stops water uptake. Plants will go dormant in mid-summer, so consider planting them near summer stunners that need a little time to get going in the spring.
More InformationSKU | AM018900 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Crimson Red Oriental Poppy |
Botanical Name | Papaver orientale Crimson Red |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Size | 6-8" flowers |
Mature Height | 24-30" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24" wide |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Gray-green lance shaped bristly foliage. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Long lived plant. Leave seed pods after flowering, or use them in dried flower arrangements. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |