Spring Fever Series Orange Poppy
Papaver orientale
puh-PAY-ver or-ee-en-TAL-ee
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Oriental Poppy
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Forms low rosettes of ferny olive-green leaves, bearing upright stems of satiny flowers. A short-lived perennial, but will usually self-seed in a delightful sort of way. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming season.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide