Overview
Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Papaver, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) 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, flower borders and beds, gravel garden, wildflower meadow, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, coastal and bedding.
About
Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Papaver genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming, and columnar upright habit. As a member of the Papaveraceae family, it features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar grows well in a variety of well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for diverse garden settings such as cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and coastal areas, with interest during spring and summer.
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, Clay, 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 somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Bedding
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d)
- 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 somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d)?
Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) need?
Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) hardy in the UK?
Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Papaver somniferum 'Pink Chiffon' (d)?
Seed, Division in spring, Root cuttings in late autumn and early winter.
More in the Papaver genus
- Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Flamenco Dancer'
- Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Redizelle'
- Papaver spicatum
- Papaver pilosumhairy-stemmed poppy