Papaver orientale Oriental poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Papaver orientale
Oriental poppy
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The Papaver orientale plant species is found in W. Asia - Armenia, N.E. Iran, Turkey. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oriental poppy. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. bracteatum. Lindley.

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Latin Name:  Papaver orientale
Common Name:  Oriental poppy
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been found for this plant, many species in this genus are toxic to mammals, though the toxicity, at least when grown in Britain, is low.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Meadows, usually in sub-alpine zones, but also on stony slopes in the lower mountain zone[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow June in an outdoor seedbed. Plant into permanent positions in September. Seed can also be sown in spring and may then flower in late summer. Division in March or October with care[200]. Another report suggests that division is very simple[190]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings 10cm long, November/December in a cold frame[111].

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