Turkenlouis Oriental Poppy
The Turkenlouis Oriental Poppy from American Meadows offers a spectacular late spring bloom with enormous, high-impact flowers. Each bloom features ruffled, fringed petals in a fiery red, dramatically accented by deep purple-brown eyes. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing long-lasting beauty once established. While its foliage dies down after flowering, its robust nature and stunning visual appeal make it an exceptional choice for borders and cut flower arrangements. It is a hardy perennial, suitable for zones 3-9.
$13.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
2755
/ 2844
#2755 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-67%
Below average
Hardiness Zones
39
/ -
Who it's for
- Dramatic Ruffled Blooms
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Natural Pest Deterrent
Who should skip it
- Summer Dormancy Gap
- Sensitive Taproot System
- Brief Flowering Period
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Mature Height
24-30 inches tall
Mature Spread
12-24 inches wide
Planting Time
Fall
Planting Depth
Top of root 1 inch below soil surface
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Loamy Soil
Ships As
Bare Root
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Enormous, high-impact blooms
- Ruffled, fringed, fiery red petals
- Dramatic deep purple-brown eyes
- Hardy perennial performance
- Deer resistant
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Blooms in late spring
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the dramatic visual impact and exceptional quality of the mature Turkenlouis Oriental Poppy blooms. Gardeners praise the vibrant, fringed scarlet orange petals, calling the plant a true show stopper for its intense color. When established, the poppies are noted for their robust size and reliability, making them highly recommended for their unique aesthetic appeal. However, a significant point of friction involves the initial establishment phase. Some customers report frustration with the survival rate of the bare roots, suggesting the plant requires patience during its first season. Those who persevere are rewarded, as the plant truly shines in subsequent years. Overall, this is a high reward variety appealing to gardeners who value dramatic, high impact blooms.
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