Go Back Poppy Oriental Brilliant

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Wildfire red blooms are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring through early summer. The petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 5 inches across. In the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom. After the bloom cycle is completed however, these perennials will go dormant, so plan on planting other plants nearby to fill in the gaps.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Poppies are popular and undemanding plants that have been grown for generations. When in bloom, they are the stars of the flower border, oozing vivid colors of every shade except blue. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall. Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.

    Flower Color

    Wildfire red

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), Iris-Tall Bearded (Iris ), Russian Sage (Perovskia ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Starflowers (Boltonia asteroides)

    Plant Height

    30 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-7

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Dried flower, Border, Specimen, Cut flower or foliage

    Bloom Time

    Late spring through early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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