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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Papaver orientale 'Allegro'
Other names: Oriental poppy 'Allegro'
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Genus: Papaver
Variety or cultivar: 'Allegro' _ 'Allegro' is an herbaceous perennial with finely divided, grey-green leaves. In early to mid-summer, it produces papery, orange-red flowers with black centres and black blotches at the base of its petals.
Papaver orientale 'Allegro' is: Deciduous
Flower: Orange-red in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Papaver orientale 'Allegro' (Oriental poppy 'Allegro') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Drying, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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