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Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

$25.49

Plant in Fall Preorder; Ships October 2026
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  • A regal and ruffled pink poppy fit for a queen
  • Note: Fall-Planted Papaver Roots Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
  • Perennial; Prefers Sun/Partial Shade
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Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall
Color Pink
Growth Habit Clumping, Spreading
Plant Height 36 to 48 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Early Summer
Plant Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

Papaver orientale

Seed Type Root

A classic garden favorite, the Helen Elizabeth Papaver never fails to astound with blushing salmon-pink petals and a delicate appearance. These papavers bloom in the summer and are even deer resistant!

Planting Information

Planting Papaver orientale Roots - Helen Elizabeth

Planting Season Fall
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth Deep Enough to Cover with 3 inches of Soil
Plant Spacing 12 to 24 inches
Plant Height 36 to 48 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size No. 1
View our Papaver Planting Guide to learn more.

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