About Poppy Prince of Orange Potted Poppy Plant

Papaver orientalis 'Prince of Orange'  - Prince of Orange Poppies

Prince of Orange Poppies is a short-lived perennial or annual with a mounding habit and lobed basal foliage and wiry stems sporting airy flowers.  These large cup shaped flowers are a vibrant orange with a black eye and dark purple stamen, and bloom from late spring into early summer.  Prefers light afternoon shade in hot summer climates and dry to evenly moist well-drained soil. 

Type:	Perennial
Height:	2' - 2.5'
Spread:	2.5’ - 3'
Spacing:	2.5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Orange
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  May struggle with hot and humid conditions.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  White Wood Aster, Bleeding Hearts, Foam Flower

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Papaver orientale Prince of Orange, (2) Proven Winners, Prince of Orange Oriental Poppy

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.