Wayside Gardens Papaver Double Pleasure
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting cut flowers.
These vibrant perennials feature lush, crepe-paper petals in shades of salmon and watermelon red, accented by striking black centers. Their robust, upright stems make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements, bringing a dramatic, three-dimensional texture to any garden border.
$11.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact focal point for spring beds
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, reliable perennial color year after year
- Designers looking to add vibrant, fiery contrast to soft landscapes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners expecting a long-lasting, season-long flowering display
- Perfectionists who dislike unsightly gaps in their garden borders
- Beginners who prefer plants that are easy to move later
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double-petaled, crepe-paper blooms create a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Ease of Cultivation
Robust growth habits make these poppies reliable performers for most gardeners.
Arrangement Utility
Sturdy stems provide excellent structure for fresh-cut floral displays.
Climate Versatility
Wide hardiness range ensures success across diverse growing zones.
Bloom Longevity
Spectacular spring display, though limited to a specific seasonal window.
Garden Integration
Compact height allows for versatile placement in borders or containers.
Key Specs
SKU
40133
Genus
Papaver
Species
orientale
Item Form
Bareroot
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Height
2.17 Feet
Mature Width
18 in
Soil
Normal, loamy
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