Pinnacle oriental poppy
Papaver orientale 'Pinnacle'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Orange
Attracts
Notes
'Pinnacle' oriental poppy (Papaver orientale 'Pinnacle') is a perennial for borders and bee gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Ruffled ivory petals have bright orange edges and dark purple-black centers. Rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The plant goes semi-dormant after flowering, so set a low, mounding perennial in front to hide the bare spot.
Pairs well with Dr. Alexander Fleming peony, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Love-in-a-mist.