ORIENTAL POPPY (PAPAVER ORIENTALE) `PRINCE OF ORANGE`
- 3-4" orange flowers with contrasting black centers
- Deep green, sandpapery foliage
- Blooms mid May through June
- Looks great in groups
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"!
Characteristics and Attributes
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Flower Color:
- Orange
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Foliage Color:
- Green
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Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Late Spring
- Early Summer