Turkish Delight oriental poppy
Papaver orientale 'Turkish Delight'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Turkish Delight' oriental poppy (Papaver orientale 'Turkish Delight') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. 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. It forms a drought tolerant clump that blooms in spring and again in summer, and bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Give the clump room to spread.
Pairs well with Ostfriesland sage, Lady's mantle, Purple Sensation ornamental onion, and Lupine.