Papaver orientale 'Forncett Summer'
Papaver orientale 'Forncett Summer' offers striking, bright salmon pink blooms in early summer, perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden. This perennial boasts deeply fringed petals and grows to a mature height of 28–36 inches. While its fuzzy foliage naturally dies back by midsummer, it reappears in fall. For best results, plant bareroot in fall in full sun and well-drained soil. Established plants bloom more abundantly each year, and the ornamental seed pods provide lasting interest after flowering. It's also a deer-resistant performer.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1952
/ 2844
#1952 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Mature Height
2836
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Stunning Floral Display
- Robust and Hardy Perennial
- Excellent Cut Flower Potential
Who should skip it
- Unsightly Summer Dormancy
- Sensitive to Transplanting
- Brief Flowering Period
Key Specs
Mature Height
28-36 inches
Mature Spread
15-18 inches (up to 24" over time)
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 7
Preferred Soil pH
Close to neutral (6.5 to 7.0)
Bloom Time
June/Late Spring
Ships as
BAREROOT
Planting Depth
Crown 2-3" below soil level
SKU
F35579
Features
- Brilliant salmon pink, deeply fringed petals
- Foliage naturally dies back midsummer
- Produces ornamental seed pods
- Deer resistant garden performer
- Stunning as a cut flower
- Blooms become more abundant with age
- Drought tolerant once established
- Attracts butterflies
What customers say
Customers highly value the exceptional aesthetic quality of Papaver orientale 'Forncett Summer'. The ruffled salmon pink to apricot blooms create a stunning, sophisticated contrast in garden borders. Reviewers consistently call the display show stopping and a must have. While the foliage temporarily disappears after the brief blooming period, experienced gardeners find this ephemeral nature acceptable. The plant's reliability and vigorous perennial return far outweigh this short term visual gap. The consensus is that the intense, unique beauty delivered each season makes this cultivar an outstanding choice for garden impact and lasting value.
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