Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Oriental Poppy
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7
5-6" exotic white blooms with a dark center.
Its always a nice day for a white wedding!
Hairy foliage emerges early in the spring and quickly reaches maturity.
Height
30-34 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
White
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Will go dormant after it blooms, so plant among other later emerging sun-loving perennials to fill its place.
When to Divide
after flowering, while dormant
Good Companions
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Columbine (Aquilegia ), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Alpine Pinks (Dianthus ), Avens (Geum ), Dwarf Beaded Iris (Iris )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 |
