Papaver 'Princess Victoria Louise' - Oriental Poppy

🌿 Features

Type: Flowering perennial
Common Name: Oriental Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver 'Princess Victoria Louise'
Flower Color: Pale salmon pink with black center
Mature Height: 60–90 cm
Mature Width: 45–60 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Bloom Time: May to June
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Slightly toxic

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✂️ Care

Robust and generous plant, ideal for sunny gardens. Plant in full sun for spectacular flowers and vigorous growth.

Remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and better branching. Light pruning after flowering promotes a balanced habit and prepares the plant for the following year.

Apply mulch at the base to maintain moisture and improve soil structure. Once established, this perennial requires little maintenance and is very self-sufficient, offering its beautiful crumpled flowers year after year.