Go Back Poppy Oriental Princess Louise

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

    'Princess Louise' is an unusual color that attracts gardeners who stay away from the brighter scarlet and orange shades. Salmon pink flowers. Poppies planted in spring often won't flower until the following year. Oriental Poppies go summer-dormant (leaves turn brown and lie down on the ground) in July and August after blooming is finished. New growth reappear in early fall. A great flower for cold, short-season areas.

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    Flower Color

    Salmon-pink

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    Plant Spread

    24 in.

    Good Companions

    ('Centranthus') rose red, ('Salvia') violet blue, and ('Nepeta') soft blue. 'Delphinium' and 'Digitalis' and other poppies are also great companions.

    Plant Height

    36 in.

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Medium water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

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    Exposure

    Full sun

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