Papaver somniferum 'Red Ruby'

Also Known As

Papaver 'Red Ruby'
Red Ruby Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver somniferum 'Red Ruby' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Red Ruby' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring 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 rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Red Ruby'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Red Ruby'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It’s hard to resist the allure of a killclassically red poppy! This tall single flowered variety is a luscious ruby red with a dark plum blotch at the base of each petal. Gorgeous! Fab mixed with other cottagey wildflowers, or massed in a field by a yellow brick road to make passersby sleepy. Plant early in the season in rich soil for best show, & underplant with shorter flowers to compliment (as plants tend to get tall, & look best with shorter company). Flowers are easily more than 3” across, on 2-4’ tall plants. Reseeds! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia.