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Papaver orientale 'Royal Chocolate Distinction'

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 80 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Papaver orientale 'Royal Chocolate Distinction' (oriental poppy) produces brown blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has foliage that is faded green in colour. Papaver orientale 'Royal Chocolate Distinction' (oriental poppy) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Papaver orientale 'Royal Chocolate Distinction' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.