Papaver orientale 'Carmen' PP17,362
Oriental Poppy
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Compact variety with deep red petals and a very dark center. This is one of the shortest varieties available on the market. Short, strong stems hold the vibrant blooms proudly.
Height
12-15 Inches
Spread
14 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
May-June
When to Divide
after flowering, while dormant
Good Companions
Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Golden Variegated Hakone (Hakonechloa macra), Dragon's Head Bamboo (Fargesia ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata), Irish Moss, Sandwort (Groundcover- Arenaria verna)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
