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Papaver orientale Harlem (Oriental Poppy)
Papaver orientale Harlem (Oriental Poppy)
Purple to red-burgundy, ruffled blooms are sure to impress. Flowers prolifically in early summer, then returns for an encore in late summer.
- Hardiness Zones 3-7
- Mature Height 26 - 28 inches
- Bloom Time May/June - reblooms August
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Harlem'
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SKU: #89436
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Papaver orientale 'Harlem' -
Ship As:
Bare Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Purple -
Flower Form:
Ruffled cup-shaped flower -
Foliage Type:
Light green, hairy, dissected and toothed leaves -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be even with soil level and 18 - 24" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be even with soil levelWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Reviewed by 4 customers
No flowers
I planted them as soon as they arrived and nothing happened. Extremely disappointed as this is one of many of the flowers I bought here and didn't even sprout a leaf.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your review. with us. We were sorry to hear of your disappointment in the Papaver oreintale Harlem's failed performance. We, as gardener's, ourselves can relate to the disappointment felt when a plant does not thrive as expected! We are delighted to let you know we guarantee our merchandise and we will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution.
Nothing came up
Planted soon after receiving, nothing has come up. Planting instructions were non-existent. Very disappointed.
Merchant Response
Than you for your review. We were sorry to hear we failed to include planting instructions for the Papaver Orientale Harlem and they have failed to grow. We guarantee our merchandise and we will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution.
A red banner in the mixed garden
accent piece in a sunny garden. my mother had one in her garden and I loved it. I hope this one looks as nice
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Large roots. Great value.
Questions & Answers
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Perennial?
- Asked by Shawn
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Harlem Oriental Poppy is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7.Was this answer helpful to you
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We still have cold day with frozen ground. Like this morning 8F with snow on the ground. How do I store Papaver orientate Harlem (Oriental Poppy) root until it is safe to plant them?
- Asked by Charles
- Verified Reply - ViciThe best thing for you to do is to put them in a pot and store them in an unheated garage, shed or basement. They should stay dormant until the weather warms up. You could store them in their unopened bags in a cool place (under 50 degrees F) for a few weeks. Once the ground is not frozen they can be planted. Cold temperatures will not harm the dormant roots once they are in the ground.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is papaver orientale a subclass of the p. somniferum?
- Asked by Papaver mystery in the mountains
- Verified Reply - Vici Higher classification: Papaver, Scientific name: Papaver orientale, Family: Papaveraceae, Kingdom: Plant, Order: Poppy, Class: Magnoliopsida Was this answer helpful to you
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How many roots per bag?
- Asked by Teri
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Papaver orientale Harlem offer includes 3 dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many plants in one package? One, two, three or more?
- Asked by Teri
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Papaver orientale Harlem offer includes 3 dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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Will these poppies grow in Zone 8a and 8b
- Asked by Beau
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe suggest the Papaver orientale Harlem for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7. It's likely too warm in zone 8 for them to perform well. Was this answer helpful to you
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You say hardy in zones 3 to 7. I live in zone 8b. Not hardy or?
- Asked by Gail
- Verified Reply - AngelaPapaver orientale Harlem won't likely do well in the heat of your zone 8 garden. Was this answer helpful to you
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How wide do the 26-28" plants grow? How should they be spaced? Do they require rich dirt? Will they tolerate cold winters (down to -10 sometimes but not always)?
- Asked by Freda
- Verified Reply - ViciThis plant has a mature spread of 18 - 24 inches so they should be spaced 18 - 24 inches apart. They will grow in just about any type of soil and are recommended for zones 3-7 so they are very cold tolerant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the Papaver orientate Harlem (Oriental Poppy) hardy? Will it come up every spring?
- Asked by Don
- Verified Reply - KimberlyPapaver orientale Harlem (Oriental Poppy) are hardy in zones 3-7, mulch in winter, and they should return in spring. Was this answer helpful to you
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I live in zone 6A, where the last frost date is typically considered May 15th. I just received my poppies. Is it ok to plant them now or do I need to wait? If I need to wait, how should I store them?
- Asked by Sarah
- Verified Reply - KimberlyYes, you may plant your poppies as long as your ground is not frozen. Was this answer helpful to you
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