Prince Of Orange Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Prince Of Orange'
Walters Gardens
$23.00
This exquisite, clump forming selection produces huge, black centered, tangerine orange flowers from late spring to early summer, over bristly, toothed mid-green foliage; stunning when massed in mid-border plantings
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Prince Of Orange Poppy features bold orange round flowers with gold overtones
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As this plant tends to go dormant in summer, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, it is best interplanted with late-season bloomers to hide the dying foliage., Prince Of Orange Poppy will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 30"Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are orange
Flowers from late spring to mid summer
Zone 3a
Likes well drained soil