Papaver orientale 'Marlene'
Oriental Poppy
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Stunning wine-red blooms with a dark center and strong stems. Tall and upright habit. Very dramatic spring bloom!
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
May go dormant in the heat of the summer. Interplant with summer blooming perennials.
When to Divide
after flowering, while dormant
Good Companions
Oriental Lily
(Lilium ),
Siberian Iris
(Iris sibirica),
Butterfly Gaura
(Gaura lindheimeri),
Coneflower
(Echinacea ),
Switch Grass
(Panicum virgatum),
Moss Phlox
(Phlox subulata),
Devon Cottage
(Dianthus Early Bird),
Speedwell
(Veronica )
Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Rabbit Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)