Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'

Prince of Orange Poppy

  • 3-4" orange flowers with contrasting black centers
  • Deep green, sandpapery foliage
  • Blooms mid May through June
  • Looks great in groups

Purchase options for Prince of Orange Poppy

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$20.00


Aptly named, this poppy is certifiable garden royalty with monstrous 3-4" diameter orange flowers with starkly contrasting black centers. Big, fat buds rise above deep green, sandpapery rough basal foliage and open up to an unforgettable color show from mid-May through June. Group a few together and get ready to "oooh and aaah"!

Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Early Summer
Growing Tips for Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'

Divide in fall every 3-5 years. Summer dormancy. Rounded growth habit. Prefers a well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Dies back after flowering so interplant with other perennials.