Pizzicato Mix Oriental Poppy

Pizzicato Mix is a compact-growing Oriental poppy strain whose flowers vary across white, pink, salmon, and scarlet rather than repeating one uniform color. The satiny late-spring and early-summer flowers rise from a low clump of coarse foliage, which usually disappears by late summer. ## Garden Use Plant this mix in sunny borders or groupings where color variation is welcome. Since the poppy rests after flowering, combine it with later-growing perennials to cover the open space. The [Perennials.com profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/papaver-orientale-pizzicato-mix.html) reports USDA Zones 2–9, mature dimensions of 23–27 inches high by 18–23 inches wide, and flower colors ranging from white to scarlet. It also describes the mix as suitable for cutting. ## Growing Conditions Full sun and ordinary, well-drained garden soil suit Oriental poppies. Provide regular moisture during active spring growth; once foliage yellows and dormancy begins, avoid keeping the crown wet. Do not expect every plant in the mix to produce the same flower shade. ## Maintenance Allow foliage to die back naturally after bloom. Cut flowers when buds begin to open, and remove dead leaves once they yellow.