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Papaver commutatum (Caucasian scarlet poppy)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.4m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Papaver commutatum

Other names: Caucasian scarlet poppy, Dark-spotted poppy


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Genus: Papaver

Species: P. commutatum - P. commutatum is an annual with divided foliage and shining crimson single blooms with a black blotch.

Papaver commutatum is: Deciduous

Flower: Red in Summer

Foliage: Bright-green in Summer

Fruit: Blue-green in Autumn

Habit: Tall

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' (Mexican gress 'Pony Tails')

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Downy mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Papaver commutatum (Caucasian scarlet poppy) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.1m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Cut back spent flower-heads or leave to enjoy seed pods and enable self-seeding.

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Soil types: Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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