Papaver orientale 'Allegro'
Oriental Poppy
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7
Exotic scarlet flowers with a black eye. Hairy foliage emerges early in spring and quickly reaches maturity.
Height
16-24 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This species will go dormant after it blooms. Plant among other later emerging sun-loving perennials that will fill the space.
When to Divide
after flowering, while dormant
Good Companions
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo (Baptisia ), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Crafts |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
