Papaver orientale 'Fruit Punch'

Papaver orientale 'Fruit Punch' is an adorable late spring flowering perennial. The blooms can be hot pink, orange, plum, or red. They all have dark centers, ruffled petals, and great resistance to weather allowing them to not flop. Each individual plant will be one color in the series.

Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Flower Beds, Landscapes
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun, in well-drained, fertile soil. Amend with compost before planting. Foliage will dry and turn brown after blooming, as these go dormant during the heat of summer; new leaves will appear in autumn, then resume growth in the spring. Mulch new plants for the winter. Oriental Poppies do best in cool climates; intolerant of hot, humid southern climates. May re-seed.