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Papaver cambricum

Also Known As

  • Meconopsis cambrica
  • Welsh Poppy

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6b-10b

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Papaver cambricum plant details

Papaver cambricum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver cambricum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver cambricum

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the one Meconopsis that is super EASY to grow & reliably perennial (it’s tap rooted). Long blooming from mid-Spring thru Fall, 2-3” silky, lemon yellow flowers are borne in abundance on branched stems. Native to the British Isles, “Welsh Poppy” loves shade or part shade. Lots of elegance & poise. To 18” x 18”. Self sows!
Such a valuable addition to the woodland garden and even areas of drier shade. Lively, ruffle yellow blooms on 1 foot stems. Self sows.
Double orange.

Gardening facts about Papaver cambricum plant

How to Grow Papaver cambricum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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