oriental poppy 'John III'
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John III' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with divided, bristly leaves and small, unspotted flowers of an unusual orange-red
Scientific classification
- Species
- oriental poppy 'John III' (Papaver 'John III')
- Genus
- Papaver
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of oriental poppy 'John III'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of oriental poppy 'John III'
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oriental poppy 'John III' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down once flowers fade and foliage looks tatty
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or propagate by root cuttings in late autumn to early winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support
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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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