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Papaver orientale 'Watermelon'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 75 cm (2.5 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 'Watermelon' (oriental poppy) bears black blossoms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. A specimen plant, Papaver orientale 'Watermelon' (oriental poppy) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Papaver orientale 'Watermelon' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Papaver orientale 'Watermelon' attracts hummingbirds to your garden.