Illustrative photo.
Papaver orientale 'PATTY'S PLUM' oriental poppy
size/type
mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,5-0,8m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular), Symbivit (arbuscular)
categorized
Description of the plant
Oriental poppy is another extraordinary perennial with attractive flowers. Patty’s Plum bears large flowers or hardly describable colour that combines red, brown, and purple-violet. It has dark, burgundy red blotches inside. The flower colour is unusual and contrasts with fresh green, fern-like, hairy leaves.
Growing conditions and care
It grows in almost any well-drained soil, preferably medium fertile or poor, do not fertilize. Fully hardy to about -40°C.
Last update 12-01-2009.
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