Alpine Poppy. A short-lived alpine with grey-green leaves and white, yellow, orange or red saucer-shaped flowers. Max Height 15cm to 20cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Papaver alpinum
A short-lived alpine with grey-green leaves and white, yellow, orange or red saucer-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Papaver |
|---|---|
| Species | alpinum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Alpine Poppy |
| Flower Colour | white, yellow, orange, red |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm, 20cm |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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