Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermore'
  Common Name: Poppy-Oriental
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Deep, oxblood-red blooms are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring thru early summer. This is one of the finest reds available. Its petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 6 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.

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  30 Inches
Spread:
  18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
  Red shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7
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Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
  Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
  Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Late spring
  Early summer
How's your soil?:
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Cottage
  Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:
  Plugs: 30ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Cut flower or foliage
Dried flower or seed heads
Specimen or focal point

Homeowner 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.


Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' ('Mainacht')
Common Name: Salvia-Perennial
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy'
Common Name: Baby's Breath
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Perovskia 'Filagran'
Common Name: Russian Sage
4,5,6,7,8,9
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Alchemilla mollis
Common Name: Lady's Mantle
3,4,5,6,7
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Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'
Common Name: Iris-Siberian
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.