Papaver rhoeas 'Corn Poppy' - Poppy
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Annual
Common name: California Poppy, Common Poppy
Scientific name: Papaver rhoeas
Flower color: Bright orange to scarlet red
Mature height: 30–45 cm
Mature width: 30–40 cm
Habit: Spreading, airy
Bloom period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low
Soil type: Well-drained, light
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 10
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Toxic
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✂️ Care
Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong the flowering period and encourage new blooms.
Apply a light mulch at the base to retain moisture and improve drainage. Once established, this annual poppy requires little maintenance and provides weeks of vibrant, cheerful flowers, ideal for fresh bouquets and natural floral arrangements.

