Pink Ruffles Oriental Poppy

Pink Ruffles is a compact, clump-forming Oriental poppy with salmon-pink flowers and deeply fringed petals. The large blooms rise above hairy green foliage in late spring and early summer, then the plant typically rests for summer, leaving room for neighboring perennials to take over. ## Garden Use Use it as a seasonal accent in sunny mixed borders, where its ruffled flowers stand out and its temporary dormancy can be concealed by later-growing plants. The [Walters Gardens Perennial Resource profile](http://www.perennialresource.com/variety.php?ID=PAPPR) identifies ‘Pink Ruffles’, lists PP12712 and CPBR1657, and describes the fringed flowers and summer dormancy. The [Future Plants cultivar profile](https://www.futureplants.com/perennial-varieties/papaver/papaver-orientalis-pink-ruffles) reports dark-pink flowers, incised petal margins, and hardiness Zones 3–8. The exact cultivar profile also lists the US patent reference PP12712. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture even while the plant is actively growing, then allow the dormant crown to remain on the drier side. Its flowers can be cut as buds begin to open. ## Maintenance Remove yellowed foliage after dormancy begins. Place late-season companions nearby to keep the border filled while the poppy rests.