Spanish poppy
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P. rupifragum is a clump-forming perennial with lobed leaves up to 15cm long. In summer it produces solitary, bowl-shaped, light orange, single to semi-double flowers up to 8cm across. May self-seed and can be short-lived
Scientific classification
- Species
- Spanish poppy (Papaver rupifragum)
- Genus
- Papaver
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Spanish poppy
Distribution map
Southern Spain, Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Spanish poppy
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Spanish poppy care guide
- Minimal watering, let soil dry completely between each irrigation cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Minimal watering, let soil dry completely between each irrigation cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery diluted low-nitrogen feed only once before flowering stage arrives
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame, or by division, in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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