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spike-flowered hairy poppy

Papaver pilosum subsp. spicatum

Genus: Papaver
Family: Papaveraceae
Common Names: spiked poppy

About this plant

P. pilosum subsp. spicatum is a clump-forming perennial with grey-green foliage. The upright flower stems carry several buds, opening one at a time intosingle, pale orange, papery flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame, or by division, in spring

Pests

May suffer from aphids

Diseases

May be affected by fungal wilts and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years