Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' - Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' - Oriental Poppy - Photo courtesy of Jelitto® Seed

Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

  • Bowl-shaped papery-like petaled flowers
  • Pure white 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: May to June
  • Flower Height: 80 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • Flower Size: 12 cm

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
White

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