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Papaveraceae
Spanish Poppy Double Tangerine Gem™
Papaver rupifragum
Product code : NOR-GR02
Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish poppy lights up the garden with its magnificent, vibrant pale orange double flowers. This perennial is ideal for attracting pollinators and beautifying your flowerbeds. Its spectacular spring blooms are perfect for cut flower enthusiasts or for adding a bright touch to the garden. This variety reaches 60 cm (23.6 in). The floral palette is distinguished by its pale orange color. The packet contains 100 seeds to start your planting. Design your layout keeping in mind the adult habit and the distance from which the flowers will be observed. Small corollas benefit from being closer to a path, while a tall silhouette can serve as a landmark at the back of a bed.
- Quantity
- 100 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 2
Discover the plant
Common namePoppy Spanish Double Tangerine Gem™
FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusPoppy
Speciesrupturing
CultivarSpanish Double Tangerine Gem™
TypeUntreated
Botanical namePapaver rupifragum
Spanish Poppy Double Tangerine Gem™ (Papaver rupifragum). The Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish poppy lights up the garden with its magnificent double flowers of brilliant pale orange. This perennial is ideal for attracting pollinators and beautifying your flowerbeds. Its spectacular spring bloom is perfect for cut flower enthusiasts or for adding a luminous touch to the garden. This variety reaches 60 cm (23.6 in). The floral palette is distinguished by this color: pale orange. The packet contains 100 seeds to start your planting. Design the composition taking into account the adult habit and the distance from which the flowers will be observed.
Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: on the surface, without covering. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; gentle watering preserves their location and prevents them from being carried under a layer of potting soil. Transplant young flowers when their true leaves have developed and their roots hold the root ball.
The Double Tangerine Gem™ is an elegant and easy-to-grow choice for gardeners wishing to add a sophisticated and natural touch to their green spaces. Use the warm tones of this variety as an accent in a composition of green foliage; nearby purple flowers can create a contrast, provided they share its light and water needs. Plan the place of this variety in the bed taking into account its height of 60 cm (23.6 in). When designing the planting, reserve 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
On the surface, without covering
Germination temperature
15 to 18°C (59 to 64.4°F)
Germination time
7 to 14 days
Sowing period
It is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors.
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
The seeds need gentle light to germinate, so avoid covering them completely. Keep the soil slightly moist until seedlings emerge. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in potting mix kept at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: on the surface, uncovered. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; gentle watering preserves their location and prevents them from being swept under a layer of potting mix. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed-starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich and relatively well-drained soil. Indeed, it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek coolness in depth, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil. Plan the placement of this variety in the flowerbed taking into account its height of 60 cm (23.6 in).
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its preferred exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich and relatively well-draining soil. Indeed, it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek moisture deep down, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil.
Soil type
Keep the soil slightly moist until the seedlings emerge. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich and relatively well-drained soil. Indeed, it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek coolness deep down, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil.
Fertilization
To install this variety, first choose a location that corresponds to its light exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: Well-drained and porous seed compost is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich and relatively well-drained soil. Indeed, it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek coolness deep down, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil.
Seasonal care
Once established, this poppy requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant. During its flowering period from May to June, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising the fresh blooms. Quite easy to cultivate, these are full-sun plants that prefer loose soil and grow well in sandy soil. Oriental poppies take a few years to establish in the garden but live for a long time. After flowering, the foliage dies back, and the plant is usually pruned completely when the foliage starts to yellow. Divisions are possible in the autumn when the leaves are growing again. A section of the perimeter clump is taken with a vertical spade cut. It is best not to disturb the mother plant, as oriental poppies do not like to be transplanted. Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is prepared as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, observe the following sowing depth: on the surface, without covering. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; gentle watering preserves their position and prevents them from being washed under a layer of potting soil. The flowering period for this variety covers: May to June.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Drained container allowing for a 30 cm (11.8 in) plant spread.
The foliage of this variety occupies approximately 30 cm (11.8 in); allow this width around the container instead of crowding several plants against its rim. Place the container of this variety in the following exposure: full sun to partial shade, checking the light received throughout the day. Germination typically takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: on the surface, without covering. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; gentle watering preserves their placement and prevents them from being washed under a layer of potting soil. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed-starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich, relatively well-drained soil. Indeed, it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek coolness deep down, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
60 cm (23.6 in)
Width / spread
30 cm (11.8 in)
Flower color
Pale Orange
Bloom period
Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish Poppy (Papaver rupifragum), offered by seed producer WH Perron. The Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish poppy illuminates the garden with its magnificent, vibrant pale orange double flowers. Its spectacular spring blooms are perfect for cut flower enthusiasts or for adding a bright touch to the garden. Plant in a sunny location to maximize flowering.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Plan the placement of this variety in the flower bed considering its height of 60 cm (23.6 in). When designing the planting, allow 30 cm (11.8 in) spread per plant of this variety. Use the warm tones of this variety as an accent in a composition of green foliage; nearby purple flowers can create a contrast, provided they share the same light and water requirements. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When to start Spanish Poppy Double Tangerine Gem™ seeds?
Germination typically takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: on the surface, without covering. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; a gentle watering preserves their placement and prevents them from being washed under a layer of potting soil. Transplant the young flowers when their true leaves have developed and their roots hold the root ball together. Handle the seedlings delicately and avoid compressing the stem.
Should Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish Poppy seeds be covered?
Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: it is suggested to sow 8 weeks before planting outdoors. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: on the surface, without covering. The seeds of this variety remain on the surface; gentle watering preserves their location and prevents them from being washed under a layer of potting soil. Transplant young flowers when their true leaves have developed and their roots hold the root ball. Handle the seedlings delicately and avoid compressing the stem.
How to combine the colors of Spanish Poppy Double Tangerine Gem™?
Use the warm tones of this variety as an accent in a green foliage composition; nearby purple flowers can create contrast, provided they share its light and water needs. This variety flowers from May to June. When planning its location in a bed, consider its height of 60 cm (23.6 in). When designing the planting, allow for a spread of 30 cm (11.8 in) for each plant of this variety. Design the composition considering the mature habit and the distance from which the flowers will be viewed.
What location is suitable for Double Tangerine Gem™ Spanish Poppy?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: It needs rich, relatively well-draining soil. This is because it develops a strong taproot that allows it to seek coolness deep down, but which is susceptible to rot in poorly drained soil. Plan for this variety's placement in the bed, considering its height of 60 cm (23.6 in). When designing the planting, allow 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety.
How to water Poppy Spanish Double Tangerine Gem™ during growth?
During its flowering season from May to June, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising the fresh blooms. Fairly easy to grow, these are full-sun plants that like loose soil and thrive in sandy soil. Oriental poppies take a few years to establish in the garden but live for a long time. After flowering, the foliage dies back, and the plant is usually cut back completely when it starts to yellow. Divisions are possible in the autumn, when the leaves are growing again. A section of the perimeter of the clump is removed with a vertical spade cut.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Spanish Double Tangerine Gem™ Poppy flowers can welcome pollinators to the garden. Install several flowering plants with compatible needs to distribute resources throughout the landscape. Leave the flowers accessible and avoid treating them when they are being visited. A diversity of shapes and flowering periods helps maintain garden interest throughout the season.
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