Papaver orientale 'Doubloon'
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, deer-resistant summer color.
Discover Papaver orientale 'Doubloon', a striking Oriental Poppy renowned for its vibrant, glowing orange, semi-double flowers that can reach over 6 inches wide. These stunning blooms, featuring ruffled petals and a dark black center, appear in June, adding a dramatic contrast to any garden. The plant develops fuzzy, gray-green foliage and ornamental seed pods after flowering. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring a cold winter period. Note that the foliage naturally dies back in midsummer, a normal part of its perennial life cycle. Plant bareroot in fall for a spectacular display the following year.
$17.00
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#833 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
Mature Height
36
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact spring focal point
- Cold-climate growers needing reliable, winter-hardy perennials
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to deter pests and support pollinators
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for long-lasting, season-long floral color
- Gardeners who dislike unsightly gaps in their summer beds
- Planners who prefer the flexibility of moving plants later
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Massive six-inch blooms create an undeniable focal point in any garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving you from constant garden maintenance and worry.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright, open petals serve as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Seasonal Versatility
Midsummer foliage dormancy requires careful planning to maintain garden aesthetics.
Hardiness Reliability
Thrives in colder climates, rewarding winter chill with vigorous spring growth.
Cut Flower Utility
Striking stems bring dramatic, high-contrast color into your indoor floral arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
36 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 7
Preferred Soil pH
6.5 to 7.0 (close to neutral)
Planting Spacing
15 inches recommended
Bloom Time
June
Plant Lifespan
Perennial
Ships As
BAREROOT in fall
Features
- Produces brilliant, glowing orange semi-double flowers
- Features ruffled petals and a dark black center
- Fuzzy, gray-green foliage adds texture
- Creates attractive ornamental seed pods
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Stunning as cut flowers
- Foliage naturally dies back in summer dormancy
- Requires a cold winter period for optimal growth
What customers say
The 'Doubloon' poppy earns high praise for its spectacular visual impact. Gardeners consistently adore the large, luxurious, ruffled blooms featuring a unique apricot orange color that dominates the late spring garden. The plant is valued as a robust perennial centerpiece. The primary point of friction involves the plant's natural lifecycle. Customers note disappointment with the relatively short blooming period followed by foliage die-back in midsummer, leaving a temporary gap. Establishment can also present minor challenges due to the deep taproot. Despite these inherent poppy characteristics, the breathtaking beauty of the flowers makes the summer dormancy an accepted trade-off for the magnificent spring display.
Know before you buy
This is a normal part of the Oriental Poppy's life cycle. After the June bloom, the plant enters a period of summer dormancy and the foliage naturally dies back to the ground.
Papaver 'Doubloon' thrives in well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH between 6.5 and 7.0. It is essential to avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as they can cause the roots to rot.
No, this variety is deer resistant. Its fuzzy, textured foliage and overall growth habit generally discourage browsing by deer and other common garden pests.
These plants ship as bareroots in the fall, which is the ideal time for planting. Space them approximately 15 inches apart in a sunny location to ensure they have enough room to reach their 24-inch mature spread.
Yes, this variety requires a cold winter period to trigger its growth cycle. It is best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7, where it will receive the necessary winter chill.
Absolutely. The large, 6-inch semi-double blooms make a dramatic statement as cut flowers. For the longest vase life, harvest the stems just as the buds are beginning to show color.
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