Papaver somniferum 'Orange Chiffon'

Also Known As

Papaver 'Orange Chiffon'
Orange Chiffon Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver somniferum 'Orange Chiffon' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Orange Chiffon' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. 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 'Orange Chiffon'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, self-sowing, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Orange Chiffon'

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here’s an unusual color for our hybrid Poppies. This vibrant single orange Poppy is a great addition to the early Spring garden. Produces lots of 4” blooms over a longer-than-normal-poppy-season. Resembles the orange of Iceland poppies but is much taller & more robust. Each bloom is quite elegant on its long blue-green stem. These orange poppies would look luscious combined with purples like Collinsia heterophylla “Chinese Houses” or Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis.’ Reseeds for future years of pleasure. Poppies like rich soil so amend the ground in & around the planting hole or plant in a large pot with good potting soil. Compost makes them happy! Gets to be about 3’ tall & 1.5' to 2’ wide. Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia.