Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Frosted Salmon'

Also Known As

Papaver paeoniflorum 'Frosted Salmon'
Frosted Salmon Poppy--Peony

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Frosted Salmon' plant details

Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Frosted Salmon' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer salmon and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Frosted Salmon'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: salmon and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Frosted Salmon'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Visitors to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam might be surprised to find themselves staring at these ruffled poppies, their likeness preserved in oil since the late 17th century, when still life paintings were favored. Self sows.