Species oriental poppy
Red flower with purple center, stigma, purple-white anthers,

oriental poppy

Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'

The Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' ) is an eye-catching perennial flower. Its impressive bright petals range from deep red to pale pink, and often have delightful frilly fringes around their edges. The towering 3 foot stems boast wide satin-like flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. These poppy plants even have the ability to reseed themselves. In addition to their brilliance in the garden, Oriental Poppies are also deer and rabbit resistant and a great choice for those wanting their garden to last through the seasons.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Orange-red Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

black Fruits In Summer Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Oriental Poppies deeply and regularly during active growth. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. Water the soil at least once a week, applying 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water in areas with light or average rainfall; 2 inches (5 cm) of water in areas with heavy rainfall. Avoid overwatering or areas may become overly soggy. Poppies will need to be watered more frequently in areas of intense heat and direct sun.

sunlight

Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere') require at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally during the morning and early afternoon hours, to thrive. They prefer full sun exposure and their flower petals will become more vibrant with more exposure. During the summer, they may require some shade in the afternoon when the sun is most intense. These flowers thrive best in the cooler spring and autumn months when the temperatures are milder and the air is moist.

pruning

Oriental poppies should be pruned shortly after blooming in the spring. Cut back all the spent flower stalks, but leave the foliage alone, as it provides energy for the following year. Prune lightly, leaving a few inches of stem on each plant. Deadheading will help encourage a second flush of blooms in late summer. If older plants become unkempt, a shearing back of the entire plant can be done in late summer to control the size and shape of the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' is in July and August.

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