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Poppy - Oriental Poppy ‘Fireball’ (Papaver orientale - ‘Fireball’) Non GMO - Flower

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Poppy - Oriental Poppy ‘Fireball’ (Papaver orientale - ‘Fireball’) Non GMO - Flower

Common Name: Oriental Poppy ‘Fireball’

Family: Papaveracea

 Description:

‘Fireball’ is a cultivar of Oriental poppy known for its large, vibrant, fiery red to scarlet flowers with a dark black center. The blooms are dramatic and eye-catching, making it a popular choice in ornamental gardens. The petals are often crinkled like crepe paper, adding to their texture and charm.

Perennial 

Height & Spread:

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches)

• Spread: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches)

 

Flowering Time:

• Late Spring to Early Summer (typically May to June)

Light Requirements:

• Full Sun

 

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained soil

• Prefers moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil

• Dislikes wet winter soils

 

Hardiness:

• Fully hardy in most temperate climates

 

Growing Instructions 

• Planting Time:

• Plant in spring or autumn

• Light:

• Requires full sun (6+ hours per day)

• Soil:

• Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Neutral to slightly alkaline pH

• Avoid heavy clay or soggy areas

• Spacing:

• Space plants 45–60 cm (18–24 in) apart

• Watering:

• Water regularly during establishment

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Do not overwater, especially in winter

• Fertilizer:

• Not heavy feeders; use a light, balanced fertilizer in spring if soil is poor

• Mulching:

• Mulch in autumn to protect roots

• Keep mulch away from crown to prevent rot

• Pruning:

• Cut back flower stems after blooming

• Remove dead foliage as it yellows (summer dormancy is normal)

• Support:

• May need light staking in windy areas due to tall flower stems

• Pests/Diseases:

• Generally pest-free

• Watch for root rot in poorly drained soil

• Dividing/Transplanting:

• Dislikes disturbance

• Divide only if necessary, in early autumn

 

Care Tips:

• Allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming—this is part of the plant’s normal summer dormancy

• Can be cut back after flowering

• Mulch in autumn to protect roots

• Do not transplant frequently—Oriental poppies dislike root disturbance


 

Uses in Garden:

• Ideal in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower plantings

• Pairs well with summer and autumn-blooming perennials that can fill in the gap once the poppy goes dormant

 

Companion Plants:

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Salvia

• Ornamental grasses

• Coreopsis

• Echinacea

Seed count: 10