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!
Height
26-28 in
Spread
20-24 in
Color
Raspberry
Bloom Time
May-June
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
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
