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Papaver orientale 'Pink Pearl'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in)
Spread 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Papaver orientale 'Pink Pearl' (dwarf oriental poppy) bears black blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has foliage that is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics Papaver orientale 'Pink Pearl' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.