Atlas poppy Papaver atlanticum

ABOUT
P. atlanticum is a clump-forming, short-lived perennial, growing to 50cm tall, with rosettes of grey-green, hairy, elliptical, toothed leaves to 15cm long. Saucer-shaped, dull orange flowers, up to 6cm across, are borne on upright, hairy stems from late spring into autumn
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Papaveraceae
Synonyms
Atlas poppy
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
None needed
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Coastal Rock Garden Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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