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Papaver rupifragum (Spanish poppy )
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0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver rupifragum
Other names
Spanish poppy , Grazalema poppy, Rupifragum Poppy
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Species
P. rupifragum - P. rupifragum is an erect, clump-forming, often short-lived perennial with ovate, toothed or lobed, grey-green leaves and wiry stems bearing bowl-shaped, single to semi-double, bright orange flowers in summer.
Papaver rupifragum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Allow to self-seed or sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver rupifragum (Spanish poppy ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Tends to self-seed freely.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Papaver rupifragum
Other names
Spanish poppy , Grazalema poppy, Rupifragum Poppy
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Species
P. rupifragum - P. rupifragum is an erect, clump-forming, often short-lived perennial with ovate, toothed or lobed, grey-green leaves and wiry stems bearing bowl-shaped, single to semi-double, bright orange flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Allow to self-seed or sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver rupifragum (Spanish poppy ) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Tends to self-seed freely.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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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