oriental poppy
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A perennial poppy, to 70cm high, with bristly stems and a rosette of divided and toothed green leaves covered with silvery hairs. In early to mid summer, produces up to 10 upright, hairy buds, that open to large, orange-red flowers, often with black blotches at the base of the petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- oriental poppy (Papaver setiferum)
- Genus
- Papaver
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of oriental poppy
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of oriental poppy
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oriental poppy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late autumn and early winter
Growing
GrowingWill thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich moist soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun
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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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