Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' - Oriental Poppy - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'

  • Large bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers
  • Scarlet flowers with near-black central markings and stamens
  • Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage
  • Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods
  • Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements
  • Bloom Time: June to July
  • Flower Height: 80 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • Flower Size: 20 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Scarlet

HEIGHT:
45-50 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Plants will go dormant in the summer, completely disappearing. Plant amongst later blooming perennials to fill the void. Wet or poorly-drained soils will cause root rot, particularly in the winter. They are heat- and drought-tolerant. 

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRIBUTES:
Seed
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Specimen