Papaver 'Big Girl Pink'

Also Known As

Papaver hybridum 'Big Girl Pink'
Big Girl Pink Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 48"-60"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

1-12

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Papaver 'Big Girl Pink' plant details

Papaver 'Big Girl Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver 'Big Girl Pink'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 48 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver 'Big Girl Pink'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by a gardening friend, we are uncertain of this big mama’s parentage. Stems are tall 4-5’ and topped in late spring and early summer with ‘go large’ medium pink flowers...like...I want a whole garden of these, waving in the breeze! Reputedly an annual, but a dependable self-sower. Full sun, average garden soil, doesn’t need fussing. Water if it gets warm and dry.