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Week 45 – November 05, 2024

Plant Information

Papaver orientale Indian Chief

  • Papaver orientale Indian Chief - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Papaver orientale

Common Name: Oriental Poppy

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring

Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 15 - 25" (38 - 64cm)

Height: 26 - 30" (66 - 76cm)

Width: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Large, deep mahogany red flowers of great substance. One of the most spectacular cultivars.

Grower Information:

Large, deep mahogany red flowers of great substance. One of the most spectacular cultivars. Solitary, upward-facing disc-shaped flowers on upright stems. Rough-textured, dark green foliage.