Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise'

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Key characteristics

Family: Papaveraceae
Height: 36–48 inches
Width: 24 inches
Flower color: Light to salmon-pink with black basal blotches
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom; foliage may die back after blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant

Perennials

Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise'

Princess Victoria Louise Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise' is a perennial poppy that blooms in late spring to early summer, producing large, cup-shaped flowers in a soft salmon-pink hue. Each petal features a dark purple-black blotch at its base, creating a vivid contrast with the pink color. The petals are smooth but slightly wavy at the edges, contributing to the overall ruffled, elegant appearance of the blooms.

The plant's dark green, deeply lobed leaves form a strong, compact base that remains attractive even after the flowers fade.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.

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