Papaver orientale 'Aglaja'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
These poppies offer a high-drama, coral-hued spectacle that turns any sunny border into a pollinator magnet. You have to accept that the foliage will vanish by midsummer, but the trade-off is a fleeting, ruffled bloom that remains one of the most striking sights of the early season.
$20.00
at
White Flower Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, unique color palettes for spring borders
- Landscapers wanting high-impact focal points for seasonal displays
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prioritize consistent, year-round foliage aesthetics
- Planners looking for long-lasting, season-long floral color
- Beginners who prefer plants that are easy to move or transplant
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Ruffled coral petals create a high-drama focal point in early summer.
Pollinator Attraction
Open blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Deer Resistance
Reliably ignored by browsing deer, keeping your garden beds intact.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal care, though foliage dormancy demands strategic garden planning.
Cut Flower Utility
Stunning in vases if you remember to sear the stems properly.
Environmental Hardiness
Thrives in dry, sunny conditions once established in the right soil.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-7S/9W
Mature Height
20-30 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Blooms In
June
Ships as
BAREROOT
Deer Resistance
Yes
Soil pH Requirement
6.5 to 7.0
Awarded
Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Light Requirements
Full Sun
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