Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' (Poppy ‘Amazing Grey’) — Bushy

Overview

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Papaver, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1 year. Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.

About

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' is a bushy annual or biennial poppy cultivar that grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres. It has deciduous foliage and reaches full height within one year. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. 'Amazing Grey' is notable for its interest during the spring and summer seasons.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Papaver

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Annual Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 1 year
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey'

Propagation: Seed, Division in spring, Root cuttings in late autumn and early winter
Pest resistance: Aphids
Disease resistance: Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Fungal wilts, Verticillium wilt

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey'?

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' need?

Papaver rhoeas 'Amazing Grey' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.