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Papaver orientale 'Khedive' (Oriental poppy 'Khedive')
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver orientale 'Khedive'
Other names
Oriental poppy 'Khedive'
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
P. orientale 'Khedive' _ P. orientale 'Khedive' is an herbaceous perennial with finely-divided foliage and frilly, papery, coral-pink flowers, with black markings at the centre, in spring and summer.
Papaver orientale 'Khedive' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Flushed black, Coral-pink in Spring; Flushed black, Coral-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Papaver orientale 'Khedive' (Oriental poppy 'Khedive') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Papaver orientale 'Khedive'
Other names
Oriental poppy 'Khedive'
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
P. orientale 'Khedive' _ P. orientale 'Khedive' is an herbaceous perennial with finely-divided foliage and frilly, papery, coral-pink flowers, with black markings at the centre, in spring and summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Flushed black, Coral-pink in Spring; Flushed black, Coral-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Papaver orientale 'Khedive' (Oriental poppy 'Khedive') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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