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Key characteristics

Family: Papaveraceae
Height: 26–30 inches
Width: 12–15 inches
Flower color: Salmon-pink with deeply fringed, ruffled petals and dark purple to black blotches at the base
Foliage color: Finely divided, green, hairy leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Light watering
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom; foliage may die back after blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3a–8b
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant

Perennials

Papaver orientale 'Pink Ruffles'

Pink Ruffles Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale 'Pink Ruffles' is a perennial poppy that blooms in late spring to early summer, producing large, ruffled flowers in a soft salmon-pink hue. The petals are deeply fringed, giving each bloom a delicate, textured appearance. At the center of the flowers, a dark black or purple blotch provides a contrast against the soft pink petals. These blooms are held on sturdy stems, creating an elegant display in the garden.

Light

Full sun

Water

Light watering

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.

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