Papaver orientale 'Allegro'
Papaver orientale 'Allegro' is a compact and vibrant Oriental poppy, ideal for the front of beds and borders. Its large, silky orange-red flowers with dramatic black centres create a bold splash of colour in late spring and early summer, making it a real focal point in the garden.
Easy to grow and dependable, this variety thrives in sunny positions with well-drained soil. The nectar-rich blooms are attractive to butterflies, adding wildlife interest as well as strong seasonal impact. Its neat size makes it well suited to smaller gardens and mixed perennial schemes.
- Striking orange-red flowers with black centres
- Compact habit, ideal for the front of borders
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Attractive to butterflies and other pollinators
- Height 40cm - Spread 30cm
Oriental Poppy
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EAN code5021768092163
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectSouth-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourOrange, Red
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthMay, June, July, August
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCottage & Informal Garden, Japanese Garden, Wildflower Meadow
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H7 colder than -20ºC. Very hardy
- Height40cm
- Spread30cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers
- Season of InterestSummer
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- SunlightFull Sun
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