- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 30 - 36 Inches
- Mature Spread 30 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
The Brilliant Oriental Poppy, or Papaver Orientale Brilliant, is a striking, vibrant bloom that is sure to be a focal point in your summer garden. These brilliant, scarlet-orange flowers have vivid, crinkled petals that glow in the sunlight. Accented with an inky-black eye, Brilliant Oriental Poppies bloom from late spring to early summer, spanning up to 6 inches across. The stems, leaves, and seed pods are green and hairy, and grow from 24 to 36 inches tall. These fiery blossoms are a favorite of butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Native to the Caucasus, Brilliant Oriental Poppies need a winter chill to achieve their best performance. In areas with mild winters, flowers tend to form without stalks, and are often hidden amongst the ferny foliage. This variety of poppies spread by offsets to 2 feet or more, forming leafy clumps. Poppy plants may go dormant during lengthy bouts of hot weather, especially if they have already flowered.
Brilliant Oriental Poppy Care
Brilliant Oriental Poppies prefer loose soil with excellent drainage and room for air circulation. They can also tolerate rocky or sandy soils. These poppies should be lightly fertilized until they are established and grown in full sun. They require moderate to regular watering. Near the end of July, when the foliage declines, poppies should be cut down or pulled by hand. New leafy growth appears in the fall, lasts over the winter, and develops rapidly in the spring.
Oriental Poppies are excellent border flowers and grow well in containers with good drainage. You can set sprawling plants like Gypsophila nearby to cover bare areas after your poppies die down. To lengthen the life of your poppies as cut flowers, the stems should be seared with a flame for 20 to 30 seconds, or dipped in boiling water before being placed in arrangements and bouquets.
Brilliant Oriental Poppy Spacing
Brilliant Oriental Poppies should be planted 15 to 18 inches apart. Dormant poppy crowns can be planted in the fall with the tops 3 inches deep. They seed independently, and work well as container-grown plants.
Brilliant Oriental Poppy Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 30 - 36 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 36 - 42 Inches |
| Spacing: 36 - 42 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: May To June |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Brilliant Oriental Poppy |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PAPAVER ORIENTALE `BRILLIANT` |
- SKU:
- 1231000687-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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