Papaver dubium

Also Known As

Papaver albiflorum
Papaver hirtodubium
Papaver litwinowii
Papaver modestum
Long-Pod Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 3"-9"

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver dubium plant details

Papaver dubium is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver dubium

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver dubium

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delightful & hard to find annual poppy, probably because of its similarity to “Flanders Poppy” (P. rhoeas). But Papaver dubium's flowers are more pinkish-red, and so perhaps easier to place in the garden. Would look lovely growing near some yellow Layia platyglossa “Tidytips” or setting off some blue-flowered Anagallis monellii with its rich, warm flower color.