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Papaver orientale 'Matador'

Bright red slightly double flowers, above hairy green foliage. A more compact than many oriental poppies at around 50cm. Hardy.

At a glance

Common Name
Oriental poppy 'Matador'
Type
Hardy perennial
Height
30cm to 60cm
Colour
Red
Spread Rate
Moderate
Flowering
Early Summer
Soil Type
Normal, Drained
Aspect
Sun
Pollination
Attractive to pollinators
Wildlife
Attractive to bees

Sue's Notes about Papaver orientale 'Matador' (Oriental poppy 'Matador')

Perennial oriental poppies start into growth early and most of them die back after flowering. If the look unsightly when they've finished flowering, just cut all the leaves back to ground level from where they will reshoot.

 
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