Atlas poppy Papaver atlanticum

Atlas poppy

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

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Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Papaveraceae

    • Synonyms

      Atlas poppy

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Semi-evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    None needed

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Coastal Rock Garden Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed

  • insectPests

    Generally trouble free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally trouble free