(Oriental Poppy)

The glowing orange-red, delicately textured flowers of oriental poppies are one of the floral highlights of the late spring, early summer garden. Western Asian in origin, these hardy herbaceous perennials come in several color variants many of which are believed to be hybrids with the Iranian poppy (Papaver bracteatum). In the wild, these are meadow plants that grow well in locations with average to good fertility and sharp drainage.

In spring, oriental poppies put forth a rosette of...

(Allegro Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

Papaver orientale, commonly called oriental poppy, is a clump-forming perennial native to eastern Europe and western Asia that blooms in early summer. The cultivar 'Allegro' is a dwarf selection with magnificent orange-red blooms borne on long stems that dance above toothed hairy leaves. Its foliage dies back after plants bloom and then re-emerges in the fall. Provide these plants with full to part sun and well drained average soil. Plant them in clusters in mixed beds

(Beauty of Livermere Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

Flaunting large crimson-scarlet blooms on some of the tallest stems in the oriental poppy tribe, 'Beauty of Livermere' is among the most venerable and popular of the many cultivars that go under the name Papaver orientale (although many are actually hybrids with another West Asian poppy, P. bracteatum). The brilliant blooms of this spectacular herbaceous perennial are one of the highlights of the late spring and early summer garden. It is often grown from seed, resulting in...

(Brilliant Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

One of the highlights of the late spring and early summer border, oriental poppies are selections or hybrids of the West Asian native Papaver orientale. The aptly named 'Brilliant' bears huge glowing orange-red flowers with black central blotches. It is often grown from seed, resulting in some variation.

Remarkable not only for their size and hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from fat green globular buds atop tall prickly stems....

(Burning Heat Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

Bearing bright purplish-pink poppies with red centers, 'Burning Heart' is among the newest and most unusual of the many cultivars that go under the name Papaver orientale (many of which are actually hybrids with another West Asian poppy, P. bracteatum). The luminous blooms of this spectacular herbaceous perennial are one of the highlights of the late spring and early summer garden.

Remarkable not only for their size and hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture,...

(Oriental Poppy, Pink Oriental Poppy)

One of the highlights of the late spring and early summer border, oriental poppies are selections or hybrids of the West Asian native Papaver orientale. The voluptuous soft salmon-pink flowers of 'Carneum' offer a subtler alternative to the brash flowers of most oriental poppies. A seed-grown cultivar, it may vary somewhat in color and height.

Remarkable not only for their size and hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from fat globular...

(Castagnette Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

One of the highlights of the late spring and early summer border, oriental poppies are selections or hybrids of the West Asian native Papaver orientale. The compact stems and relatively small, soft brick-red flowers of 'Castagnette' make it an ideal choice for tight spaces.

Remarkable not only for their hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from fat globular buds atop prickly stems. The petals bear a black basal blotch and center...

(Coral Reef Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

The glowing orange-red, delicately textured flowers of oriental poppies are one of the floral highlights of the late spring, early summer garden. Western Asian in origin, these hardy herbaceous perennials come in several color variants many of which are believed to be hybrids with the Iranian poppy (Papaver bracteatum). In the wild, these are meadow plants that grow well in locations with average to good fertility and sharp drainage.

In spring, oriental poppies put forth a rosette of...

(Curlilocks Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

One of the highlights of the late spring and early summer border, oriental poppies are selections or hybrids of the West Asian native Papaver orientale. The enormous orange-red flowers of the cultivar 'Curlilocks' are ornamented with a jagged fringe, giving it novelty as well as flamboyance.

Remarkable not only for their fringed margins but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from fat globular buds atop tall prickly stems. The petals bear...

(Fancy Feathers Oriental Poppy, Oriental Poppy)

One of the highlights of the late spring and early summer border, oriental poppies are selections or hybrids of the West Asian native Papaver orientale. The flower petals of the cultivar 'Fancy Feathers' are colored and ruffled like a flamingo's wing, bringing a new look to the oriental poppy tribe.

Remarkable not only for their feathery margins but also for their crinkled tissue-like texture, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from fat globular buds atop prickly knee-high stems....