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Herbaceous PerennialAlpine Rockery

Papaver triniifolium
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A biennial with rosettes of finely divided silvery blue-green leaves. In the second year, bears delicate apricot-orange flowers in summer, before dying. It should self-seed successfully

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Blue
Summer Orange Grey Silver Blue
Autumn Grey Silver Blue
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
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
Turkey Iran

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Ideal for scree gardens, rock gardens or an alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by seed and sow as soon as ripe in late summer/autumn. Self-seeds readily in well-drained conditions.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back faded flowers and foliage as it dies back in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, fungal wilts and verticillium wilt

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