Plant Features
Crimson Red Papaver Plant offers Peony-like, double blossoms that are a fiery, orangey, crimson-red that surround a large black eye that makes it a stunning specimen. Its lobed leaves are a dark green and the strong, upright stems somewhat fuzzy, the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous flower. We do not use any pesticides that may be harmful to pollinators on our Crimson Red Papaver plants!
Companion Planting: Aquilegia, Euphorbia, Nepeta, Salvia
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Time: April, May, June, July
Attracts: Bees, Wild Birds
Flower Color: Red
Mature Plant Size: 30-inches tall x 30-inches wide
Habit: Upright
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Plant Needs
Light Level: Full to Part Sun (4-6+ hours with afternoon sun)
Overwinter Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-drained
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
Tolerates: Sandy soil