Papaver orientale Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 2. Fuzzy fern-like leaves, showy buds open to dazzling scarlet blooms with contrasting black eyes. Sow in June, transplant in October for flowers the following late spring. Grows 16". Long-lived, fits well with border perennials and ornamental grasses because plants go dormant after spring flowering until the leaves re-emerge in the fall. About 5,000 seeds/g. ③BACK!
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Dwarf Allegro Oriental Poppy
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Oriental Poppy
Breathtaking clump-forming perennial features finely cut bristly frosty-green leaves and shimmering crepe-paper blossoms that give way to unique signature seedpods that are an essential component in late-season bouquets and dried arrangements. The entire plant goes summer-dormant—don’t be alarmed when the leaves turn brown in early summer and disappear almost entirely by August. Basal mats of new leaves will appear in the fall.
Oriental poppies form a taproot, so loosen soil deeply before planting so roots can reach the cool soil with ease. Requires full to part sun and neutral well-drained soil. Overwatering, particularly during dormancy, is the most common cause of failure. Winter mulch is recommended to prevent heaving.
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All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
