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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Chocolate Distinction’
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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Chocolate Distinction’
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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Chocolate Distinction’


Oriental Poppy

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.401.940


Oriental Poppies provide a cheerful display of huge, satiny flowers in late spring and early summer. Plants form low mounds of coarse, hairy leaves, and usually go dormant, disappearing completely by late summer. This selection features amazing flowers of a rich maroon-chocolate shade, with a black center. Because they disappear in summer, place something beside Oriental Poppies that will get bushy later in the season, such as Rudbeckia, Russian Sage, or fall-flowering grasses. Divide in August or September. For cutting, pick flowers just as the buds begin to open. Bred by Eleanore de Koning of the Netherlands.

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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Chocolate Distinction’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Brown
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Height
   80-90 cm
   31-35 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.