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Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Queen Alexandra'
Oriental Poppy
In stock · from $14.99
Late spring to early summer blooming with soft salmon pink blooms on wiry stems held above low growing foliage. Plants go dormant after blooming, allowing later blooming plants to take the stage. Great for cottage gardens, park strips, or low borders.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy get?
About 24-30" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Queen Alexandra Oriental Poppy wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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