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  • Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background
  • Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a green center on a blurred green background
  • Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background
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Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background
Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a green center on a blurred green background
Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background

Papaver rupifragum | Spanish poppy

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

ships spring 2026

Spanish poppy (Papaver rupifragum) is a lovely perennial poppy that enjoys heat and well-drained soil. Delicate, soft orange blooms perfectly complement lightly fuzzed glaucous foliage.

This poppy is technically a perennial but it is very short-lived, often acting more as a biennial. Not to worry though, it self-seeds readily and can persist for years in the garden. Make sure it receives full sun and well-drained soil. It will disappear quickly if overshadowed by other plants. When it seeds you will often find it in gravel or the cracks of a wall or walkway.

Zones: 6 to 9
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: short-lived perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 6 to 9 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: rich, well-drained
Bloom Time: June to August
Bloom Color: orange
Native Range: Spain and Morocco
Common Names: Spanish poppy, Moroccan poppy

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Special Characteristics
  • Short-lived
  • Self-seeder
  • Glaucous foliage
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@ The Old Dairy Nursery

Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background
Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a green center on a blurred green background
Close-up of an orange Papaver rupifragum, commonly known as Spanish poppy, flower with a blurred green background

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for fall 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping as soon as temperatures cool in our location and yours. This can range from the beginning of September for northern locations to the end of October for hot locations (Texas). 

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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