Papaver, Opium Poppy, Paeony Flowered Poppy, Peony Poppy 'Pink Paeony'

Papaversomniferum

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
Species
somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Marinette, Wisconsin

Pulaski, Wisconsin

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| November 2007 | positive

This is a fabulous addition to the garden, exquisite pink full peony flowers, bloom on multi branched grey/green foliage. They self sow ...Read More

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