Oriental Poppy 'Pizzicato

Latin name Oriental Poppy
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameOriental Poppy
FamilyPapaveraceae
TypePerennial flower
CyclePerennial
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0146
Product
description

Oriental poppy 'Pizzicato' is a spectacular perennial that immediately catches the eye with its large, satiny flowers in vibrant shades of red, pink, and orange. As soon as it blooms, it brings an almost theatrical intensity to flowerbeds and borders, like a burst of color emerging above the foliage. Its presence in the garden is also precious for pollinators, who readily visit its open flowers, rich in attraction and light. Hardy and well-suited to low-maintenance gardens, this variety admirably tolerates drought once well established, making it an excellent choice for sunny, well-drained areas. Its compact yet assertive habit allows it to be easily integrated into perennial displays, where it creates powerful accents without weighing down the composition. As it doesn't like to be moved, it establishes best when a permanent spot is chosen for it from the start, where it can return faithfully year after year. Its vibrant bloom, brief but striking, leaves a strong impression in the spring or early summer garden. It is a robust, brilliant, and easy-to-grow plant, ideal for adding relief, color, and character to floral arrangements.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodEarly spring or fall
Sowing depth0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Germination temperature15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Germination time10 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Weak
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Flowerbeds, borders, pollinator garden, ornamental flower
Bloom period
May to July
Harvest
May to July
Size
and facts
Height40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Lupine, columbine, delphinium, iris, nigella
Avoid planting with
None known
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.