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Papaver - 'Fire Ball' (Papaver, Poppy)

Papaver - 'Fire Ball' (Papaver, Poppy)
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Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Papaver - Cultivation Notes

Perennial poppy prefers a sheltered position in full sun, flourishing on any well drained, fertile garden soil, including slightly chalky soils. After flowering cut back foliage to encourage a new flush of attractive leaves for late summer. Divide in autumn / spring every 3 -5 years and mulch occasionally in winter to feed.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Papaver:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Papaver:

  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
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