Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) (Oriental poppy 'Salmon Glow') — Perennial

Overview

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) is a perennial in the genus Papaver, part of the Q144723 family. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers. It is native to Caucasus, northeastern Turkey and northern Iran.

About

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) is a perennial Oriental poppy cultivar with fully double flowers. It forms a herbaceous clump to about 1.0 m and favours a sunny aspect in sandy or loamy, well-drained soil. Flowering occurs from May to August. The foliage dies back after the flowering season and the plant is toxic if ingested.

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About the genus

Papaver is a genus of 70–100 species of frost-tolerant annuals, biennials, and perennials native to temperate and cold regions of Eurasia, Africa and North America. It is the type genus of the poppy family, Papaveraceae.

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In the garden

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) is a perennial in the genus Papaver, native to the Caucasus, north-eastern Turkey and northern Iran. It produces a spring-to-summer clump that reaches roughly 1.0 m, with its peak display between May and August. The cultivar carries fully double blooms borne above the basal leaves. Give it a sunny, sheltered spot in sandy or loamy soil that drains freely; the plant will tolerate soil that stays moist when free-draining but dislikes waterlogged conditions. It performs in full sun and a sunny aspect and is rated H7 for the UK, meaning it is fully hardy in British gardens (USDA zones 3–9). Avoid disturbing established crowns, since Oriental poppies do not handle transplanting well. Use 'Salmon Glow' in a mixed border where a pronounced summer flowering period is required, or as a cut-flower source while stems are still upright. Expect the foliage to die back after flowering; plan for low-growing or later-leafing neighbours to mask the resting crown. Note that all parts are toxic if ingested, so place away from areas used by children or pets. Cut back browned foliage once it has finished to keep the patch tidy for the following season.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Papaver

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: Sunny
Exposure: Full sun
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Height: 1.0 m
Suggested uses: Borders, Cut flowers
Native to: Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, northern Iran
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double)

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter
Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage tidiness; cut back foliage after flowering
Propagation: Seed, Division

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double)?

Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.

Where is the best place to plant Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double)?

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.

What soil does Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) need?

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double)?

Remove spent flowers to encourage tidiness; cut back foliage after flowering.

How big does Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) grow?

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) reaches a height of 1.0 m.

Is Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) hardy in the UK?

Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.

How do I propagate Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double)?

Seed, Division.

Is Papaver orientale 'Salmon Glow' (double) toxic?

Toxic if ingested.

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