Papaver orientale 'Pizzicato' - Oriental Poppy
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Oriental Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver orientale 'Pizzicato'
Flower Colors: Bright red, scarlet, orange, salmon, mauve to pink and white
Mature Height: 60–90 cm
Mature Width: 45–60 cm
Habit: Upright, bushy
Bloom Period: May to June
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate to low
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic
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✂️ Care
A spectacular variety with scarlet flowers marked with black, ideal for perennial beds, cottage gardens, and dramatic floral arrangements. Plant in full sun for abundant blooms and remarkably beautiful crinkled, textured petals.
Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and stimulate the production of new flowers. Moderate watering during the growing season keeps the plant healthy; reduce watering once established. Apply a light mulch at the base to improve drainage and prevent stagnant moisture.