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Papaver orientale 'Carneum'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Papaver orientale 'Carneum' (pink oriental poppy) bears showy and black blossoms during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has foliage that is matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Papaver orientale 'Carneum' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.