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Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum (Spiked poppy)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum
Other names
Papaver heldreichii, Spiked poppy, Papaver spicatum
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Species
P. pilosum subsp. spicatum - P. pilosum subsp. spicatum is an herbaceous perennial with ovate to broadly lance-shaped, hairy, grey-green leaves and, along upright stems, rounded buds that open to papery, pale apricot flowers in summer.
Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact
Flower
Apricot in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum (Spiked poppy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun or light shade. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
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 pilosum subsp. spicatum
Other names
Papaver heldreichii, Spiked poppy, Papaver spicatum
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Species
P. pilosum subsp. spicatum - P. pilosum subsp. spicatum is an herbaceous perennial with ovate to broadly lance-shaped, hairy, grey-green leaves and, along upright stems, rounded buds that open to papery, pale apricot flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact
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Colour
Flower
Apricot in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum (Spiked poppy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun or light shade. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
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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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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