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

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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