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WATERMELON ORIENTAL POPPY
Papaver orientale 'Watermelon'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 14292)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 24-30 Inches · Mature Spread: 24-30 Inches
Buy Watermelon Oriental Poppy online. Has large, ruffled flowers that are vibrant watermelon red with black basal markings. Hairy, finely divided basal leaves with huge crepe-like flowers on tall hairy stems. Flowers will lighten to a pale pink with age. Plants bloom late spring and require well-drained soil. Very showy. May go dormant after blooming. In colder climates, use winter protection such as a loose mulch.
Family: Papaveraceae · Common Name: Poppy
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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WATERMELON ORIENTAL POPPY Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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WATERMELON ORIENTAL POPPY Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Papaver are easy to grow, but perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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