Beauty of Livermere oriental poppy
Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Scarlet red with purple center stamens
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Beauty of Livermere' oriental poppy (Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. The scarlet red blooms have purple center stamens and open in spring, with some flowers into summer. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit them. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Russell lupine, Paprika yarrow, Little bluestem, and Eastern columbine.