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Papaver Plum Pudding

Papaver Plum Pudding
SKU: HBLVW51
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Overview
Oriental Poppy Plum Pudding (Papaver Plum Pudding) has deep plum-pink tissue-like blossoms with striking black centers. Plum Pudding Oriental Poppy has long-lasting blooms and is a compact and robust variety that makes a wonderful cut flower.
key features
Botanical Name
Papaver Plum Pudding
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers, Container Planting
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Bloom Time
Mid spring to early summer
SKU
HBLVW51

Description

Oriental Poppy Plum Pudding (Papaver Plum Pudding) has long-lasting, non-fading deep plum-pink blossoms with black centers. It's longer-blooming than most poppies, blooming in early summer to mid summer; it may rebloom again in late summer. Reaching only 30 inches tall, Plum Pudding Oriental Poppy is more compact than other varieties. Papaver Plum Pudding has sturdy stems and makes a wonderful cut flower. To increase bloom time, deadhead regularly. If you leave the seed heads, they can be of use in dried flower arrangements. This poppy requires full sun and well-drained soil.