Oriental Poppy 'Queen Alexandra', Poppy 'Queen Alexandra'
Oriental Poppy ‘Queen Alexandra’ (Papaver orientale) features large, crepe papery, cup-shaped, bright salmon-pink 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.
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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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 |
Common names | Poppy, Oriental Poppy |
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 | Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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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 |
Common names | Poppy, Oriental Poppy |
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 | Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Papaver orientale ‘Queen Alexandra’ (Oriental Poppy) do I need for my garden?
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