Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Orange'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

1-12

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Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Orange' plant details

Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Orange'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Orange'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More compact in stature than many other Icelandic Poppies, 4” wide, yellow-eyed, BRIGHT orange blooms nod happily atop fuzzy, graceful stems no taller than 12”. The tidy cluster of bluish-green, feathery foliage spreads to 15” wide, making this a perfect choice for a container, or a way to add cheerful splashes of nearly-year-round color to any bed or border, from mid-Spring well into Winter. You’ll get plenty of birds, bees and butterflies buzzing around the crepe-papery tangerine blooms - keep the show going by dead-heading regularly, or trim blooms for sweet bouquets (singe the stems after cutting to keep these orange beauties fresh and perky). Loves well-draining soil, DOES NOT love very hot weather, making it a good choice for gardeners in milder climates. Considered a short-lived perennial under ideal conditions - not to worry, as an EASY TO GROW annual, they’ll happily self-sow.