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Papaver orientale 'Flamenco Dancer' (Poppy)

Papaver orientale 'Flamenco Dancer' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.perennialresource.com

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Flamenco Dancer' pah-PAH-ver or-ee-en-TAL-ee Common Name: Poppy Genus: Papaver
The 4- to 6-inch-wide blooms of 'Flamenco Dancer' poppy stand out in late spring and early summer with their true red color and fanciful fringes. It is a sport of the popular 'Turkenlouis'. After the flowers fade, this perennial will go dormant, so plant it near neighbors that will fill the vacancy.
 Care: Provide full sun and well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Divide in late summer or early fall.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Cut Flower
Style , Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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