Papaver rupifragum 'Double Tangerine Gem'

Papaver 'Double Tangerine Gem' Spanish Poppy

Common Name: Spanish Poppy

Fully double, tangerine orange flowers are produced above fern-like, silvery blue foliage in late spring to early summer, shortly after the Oriental Poppies are finished blooming. We have observed sporadic rebloom through the summer here in Zeeland, Michigan and were impressed it did not go summer dormant. Decorative nodding seed heads appear on wiry stems after it is finished blooming. Great for the front of the border.

Height:

24.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Poppies are popular and undemanding plants that have been grown for generations. When in bloom, they are the stars of the flower border, oozing vivid colors of every shade except blue. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall.

Poppies are prized cut flowers. They should be cut just when buds start to break and their ends should be seared to prevent sap leakage from their stems.

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