Brilliant Scarlet Oriental Poppy Seeds | OSC Seeds

Approx. 800 seeds/pkt (4,000 seeds/gram)

The Brilliant Scarlet Oriental Poppy is perhaps the most spectacular flower in the early summer garden. Known for its massive, paper-like blooms in a vibrant, fiery red, these flowers create a dramatic contrast against their rich green, deeply lobed foliage. Reaching a mature height of 75 cm, these poppies provide a bold splash of colour that signals the start of the summer season.

This is an Open Pollinated Perennial that is exceptionally hardy (down to Zone 3), making it a reliable and long-lived addition to Canadian landscapes.

A unique characteristic of the Oriental Poppy is that the plants die back and go into a period of dormancy during the heat of the summer. To maximize your garden’s beauty, we suggest interplanting poppies with late-flowering perennials such as Coneflowers, Daylilies, or Lilies. These companions will grow in to fill the space as the poppies retire for the season.

Quick Seed Details

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale

• Type: Open Pollinated Perennial

• Height: 75 cm

• Hardiness: Zone 3

• Features: Brilliant scarlet-red blooms; deer resistant; attracts bees and butterflies.