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Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

A regal and ruffled pink poppy fit for a queen

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver orientale

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

A classic garden favorite, the Helen Elizabeth Papaver never fails to astound with blushing salmon-pink petals and a delicate appearance. These papavers bloom in the summer and are even deer resistant!

  • • Note: Fall-Planted Papaver Roots Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • • Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
  • • Perennial; Prefers Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 3 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Planting Guide

View our Papaver Planting Guide to learn more.

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Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

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Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Helen Elizabeth Papaver orientale?

Helen Elizabeth Papaver orientale is graded No. 1.

Is Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale resistant to animals or disease?

Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale grown from?

Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale is grown from a root.

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