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Beginner
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1m
max. spread |
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0.7m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Papaver orientale 'Indian Chief'
Other names: Oriental poppy 'Indian Chief'
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Genus: Papaver
Variety or cultivar: 'Indian Chief' _ 'Indian Chief' is an herbaceous perennial with finely divided leaves and deep red papery flowers with black centres in late spring and early summer.
Papaver orientale 'Indian Chief' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-red in Spring; Dark-red in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Habit: Compact
Papaver orientale 'Indian Chief' (Oriental poppy 'Indian Chief') will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, 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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| Soil drainage: |
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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