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Papaver somniferum 'Double Lilac' (Opium poppy 'Double Lilac')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
3-4 months
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver somniferum 'Double Lilac'
Other names
Opium poppy 'Double Lilac'
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
'Double Lilac' _ 'Double Lilac' is an erect, hardy annual with deeply-lobed, grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect, leafy stems bearing large, double, pale lilac-pink flowers followed by large, grey-green seed pods.
Papaver somniferum 'Double Lilac' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
All parts may cause mild stomach discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Lilac-pink 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 Downy mildew
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring or sow in late summer in a cool greenhouse, planting out after all risk of frost has passed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver somniferum 'Double Lilac' (Opium poppy 'Double Lilac') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 3-4 months.
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 somniferum 'Double Lilac'
Other names
Opium poppy 'Double Lilac'
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
'Double Lilac' _ 'Double Lilac' is an erect, hardy annual with deeply-lobed, grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect, leafy stems bearing large, double, pale lilac-pink flowers followed by large, grey-green seed pods.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
All parts may cause mild stomach discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink 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
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring or sow in late summer in a cool greenhouse, planting out after all risk of frost has passed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Papaver somniferum 'Double Lilac' (Opium poppy 'Double Lilac') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 3-4 months.
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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