Papaver atlanticum
Atlas poppy
A clump-forming, short-lived perennial, growing to 50cm tall, with rosettes of grey-green, hairy, elliptical, toothed leaves to 15cm long. Saucer-shaped, dull orange flowers, up to 6cm across, are borne on upright, hairy stems from late spring into autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Papaver can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and short-lived, saucer-shaped, 4-petalled flowers which may be solitary or in racemes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Morocco
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any good, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphids
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