Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Prized for their large flamboyant flowers, oriental poppies are a stalwart of the sunny herbaceous border, blooming from late May until July. Originally native to Turkey and Iran, there are now hundreds of different cultivars to choose from, with flowers in a wide range of different colours and forms.
Papaver orientale 'Avebury Crimson' has papery, bright scarlet flowers on strong, tall stems. For best results grow in full sun in well drained soil.
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Papaver ‘Avebury crimson’ and wildlife
Papaver ‘Avebury crimson’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Papaver ‘Avebury crimson’ poisonous?
Papaver ‘Avebury crimson’ has no toxic effects reported.
