'Beauty of Livermore' features sizzling, cup-shaped red-orange flowers on tall stems. The crepe-textured petals surround a black center. The fuzzy foliage stays low, letting the flowers steal the show. Poppies are very low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Height: 71-76 cm (28-30 in)
- Spread: 45-51 cm (18-24 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-7
- Sun or Shade: Minimum 4 hours of direct sun
- Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: red and yellow
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Poppies are gorgeous when in bloom but, after flowering, the foliage goes brown and then disappears. They must be planted with companion perennials like Baby's Breath that will cover the hole left by the poppy. Division must be done in the fall just as the plant breaks dormancy. They will perform best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant divisions are best made in late summer or early fall.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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