Description
Brilliant Poppy is an eye-catching perennial perfect for Massachusetts gardens, featuring bold scarlet flowers with burgundy eyes and black centers. These striking flowers bloom in early to mid-summer, making them an excellent choice for adding vibrant color to your garden. The plant’s finely cut fern-like leaves remain a lush green throughout the season, creating a beautiful contrast to the vivid blossoms. Brilliant Poppy thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile addition to various garden styles.
This perennial is ideal for mass planting or as part of a larger garden display, growing up to 24 inches tall with a similar spread. It prefers well-drained soil and dry to average moisture conditions, ensuring it thrives in the Massachusetts climate. While Brilliant Poppy can self-seed, it is a low-maintenance plant that needs occasional pruning after blooming. Its ability to handle urban pollution and grow in a sheltered spot makes it perfect for Massachusetts gardeners looking for an easy-to-care-for, long-lasting pop of color.
Each plant comes in a #1 growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'
Color: red
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: dry – average
Soil: well draining
Zone: 2 – 7
Plant Shape: low mounded
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (24″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: fast
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