Papaver species 'Delos'

Also Known As

Delos Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

1-12

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Papaver species 'Delos' plant details

Papaver species 'Delos' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver species 'Delos'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver species 'Delos'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Marvelously floriferous, long blooming & SO intensely scarlet, this rare poppy comes to us from a generous visitor who collected the seed near the Sanctuary of Apollo on the Greek Island of Delos, the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. A beautiful poppy I am enamored with, it’ll reach 30” tall & 20” across, its single 3” flowers swaying enticingly above pretty finely-cut ferny foliage. Set your Spring garden aglow & kindle a touch of the sacred! Doesn’t need staking & self-sows. Self sown seedlings or “volunteers” can survive on only Winter rain. Rich, loamy soil for best show.