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Mixed Oriental Poppies - One Cent Sale!
Six inch ruffled flowers atop 2-4' stems create dramatic beauty late spring to early summer. Mixed Oriental Poppies are a vibrant mix of red, pink, orange, purple or white. Space 18-24".
#1 field-grown plant. Deer tend to avoid.
Papaver orientale
Zone 3 to 8
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Mixed Oriental Poppies - One Cent Sale! Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule Unable To Ship To: AE AK BC GU HI PR
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Papaver orientale |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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24 - 36 " |
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| Spread: |
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24 " |
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| Spacing: |
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18 - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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Zone 3-8 (-40° F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Pinnatisect leaves up to 12" long with toothed edges and bristly hairy stems and leaves. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Showy, 4-6" across with crepe paper like petals. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Orange, Red, Pink, White, or Purple, depending on variety. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Late spring-early summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Plant crown 2-3" deep in well dug humus enriched soil. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well-drained. Dislikes wet soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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The coloration of the flowers makes this plant stand out. Huge, crepe paper like blooms with dark intriguing centers. Leaves will appear in fall and persist through the winter to disappear again after flowering the following spring/summer. Plant later flowering perennials next to poppies to fill in the gaps when the poppies go into summer dormancy. |
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| Pruning: |
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Remove spent foliage after they go summer dormant. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Foliage goes dormant in summer. Avoid wet soils that stay wet in winter. |
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