Ruffled Princess of Orange Poppy
Papaver 'Ruffled Princess of Orange'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Ruffled Princess of Orange Poppy highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 2-9
Bold, in your face color! The fringed and frilly Ruffled Princess of Orange Poppy (Papaver 'Ruffled Princess of Orange') is going to knock your socks off! These Poppies are unlike anything you've seen before with layers upon layers of feathery petals in eye-popping bright orange! Highlighted by near-back centers, the contrast and impact on the garden will be incredible!
Bursting forth from hairy oval buds that arch down modestly, the tall slender stems hold their glory upright once they open and shine in the sun! The mounds of deeply lobed, textured green leaves are the ideal backdrop to such dramatic blooms and serve as fillers and greenery for other plants long after the flowers fade. Luckily for you and your pollinators, you’ll enjoy a long-lasting late spring-to-summer display!
Princess of Orange plants are cold-hardy perennials throughout USDA growing zones 3-8. Growing 18-24 inches tall when in bloom, the mounds of foliage grow 12-18 inches wide. These herbaceous perennials will bloom for you year after year in the right growing conditions!
Planting and Application:
Ruffled Princess of Orange Poppy is an extraordinary cut flower for bouquets and mass plantings. These easy-to-grow perennials look fantastic as specimens and in groupings in both garden beds and borders, in your pollinator borders, and in planters and containers alike! The brilliant color and glorious petal effect stand out among anything else in your landscape!
Poppies attract loads of butterflies and bees, and their blooms look incredible in a floral bouquet! Add delicate blooms and dense foliage looks great along paths and garden edges as spillers for a clean tidy edge all growing season. Once the seedheads dry, then you can enjoy lovely interest and sound in the landscape or dried arrangements as botanical interest!
- Gorgeous Vibrant Orange Flowering Perennials
- Papery Thin Petals & Dark Reddish-Orange Centers
- Textured Lobed Green Foliage
- Tidy Mounds of Perennial Greenery
- Spring-Summer Wildflowers, Containers & Fresh/Dried Bouquets
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Poppy plants love full sun and can handle partial sun and afternoon shade, especially in the warmer of its favored growing zones. Preferring well-drained moist to slightly drier soils without being picky on soil type. Provide a layer of Arborist mulch to hold in moisture and keep roots cool. You can deadhead to keep the seeds from self-seeding and clean up the mound.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture
- Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Blooms Fade & Prune Early Spring
Intense and dramatic, the Ruffled Princess of Orange Poppy is going to amaze you with its color, its unique form, and its ease of care! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
