Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale)
The oriental poppy offers us a magnificent flowering at the end of spring. Its large orange-red flowers, very decorative, appear at the end of spring. Like many perennials, it is unlikely to flower the first year it is sown. Each plant produces a large amount of seed.
Plant type: Perennial |
Flower color: Orange |
Quantity: Envelope of about 250 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Erected |
Soil: Well drained |
Watering: Low water requirement |
Sowing: In the fall |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 120 days |
Germination: 10 days |
Plant spacing: 45 cm |
Row spacing: 35 cm |
Depth: On the surface |
Width: 15 cm to 20 cm |
Height: 75 cm |
Family: Papaveraceae |
Characteristic: Edible |