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Papaver orientale ‘Prince of Orange’ (Oriental Poppy)

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Oriental Poppy ‘Prince of Orange’ (Papaver orientale) features large, crepe papery, cup-shaped, brilliant tangerine flowers with a dark eye and black splotches at their base. Borne on strong stems from late spring to early summer, the satiny flowers provide a lovely floral display year after year.

  • Growing in clumps up to 30 in. tall (75 cm) and spreading 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), the flowers are generally 4-6 in. wide (10-15 cm) and rise on long stalks clad with thistle-like, silvery-green leaves.
  • Prefers full sun to very light shade and enjoys rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Average garden soils are acceptable as long as drainage is good. This plant doesn’t respond well to high summer heat and humidity. Mulch in winter until well established.
  • Easy to grow, long-lived, and virtually care-free, it is also deer and rabbit tolerant.
  • Perfect for borders and beds, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. This plant goes dormant after flowering. Combining it with Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), or Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum) as a superb way of filling the gaps left by the dormant poppies.
  • The seedpods that follow the fading flowers are also quite attractive and can be used in dried flower arrangements, or left in the garden for the visual interest they bring.
  • This Oriental Poppy may be grown from seed and tends to self-seed in the garden.
  • The best time to plant poppies is in the fall. Container-grown plants can be planted in spring.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Papaveraceae
Genus Papaver
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained, Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden
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Papaver somniferum 'Schwarzer Drachen',  Opium Poppy 'Schwarzer Drachen', Opium Poppy 'Schwarzer Drachen', Opium Poppy 'Black Dragon', Opium Poppy 'Black Dragon', Black Poppy, Black Flower, Black Papaver, Black Opium Poppy
Papaver bracteatum , Great Scarlet Poppy, Great Scarlet Poppy, Iranian Poppy, Persian Poppy, Red flowers, Red Poppy, Red Poppies
Papaver somniferum 'Drama Queen',  Opium Poppy 'Drama Queen', Papaver 'Drama Queen', Breadseed Poppy 'Drama Queen', Red Flower, Red Papaver, Red Opium Poppy
Papaver somniferum 'Blue Moon',  Opium Poppy 'Blue Moon', White Poppy, White Flower, White Papaver, White Opium Poppy
Papaver somniferum 'Candy Floss',  Opium Poppy 'Candy Floss', Pink Poppy, Pink Flower, Pink Papaver, Pink Opium Poppy
Papaver somniferum 'Black Paeony',  Opium Poppy 'Black Paeony', Opium Poppy 'Black Peony', Black Poppy, Black Flower, Black Papaver, Black Opium Poppy

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Papaveraceae
Genus Papaver
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained, Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden
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Do I Need?
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