PAPAVER

Commonly known as Poppy

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Genus of 70 species of annuals, biennials and perennials occurring in a wide range of habitats from lowlands to high mountains.

Most are from central and southern Europe and temperate Asia, a few from South Africa, Australia, western North America and subarctic regions.

The native annual, Corn poppy, P.rhoeas was once considered a common weed of arable fields. Now it is most likely to occur as part of intentional wild seeding.

Other natives are the Long-headed poppy, P. dubium from waste places and arable land and, possibly,  Prickly poppy, P. argemone with long, bristly seed heads.

Flowers are followed by the distinctive pepper-pot seed pods.

Further Reading....
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

Buy Varieties of PAPAVER

PAPAVER nudicaule 'Moondance'

PAPAVER nudicaule 'Moondance'

Poppy

elegant, fresh, lemon-yellow flowers above light grey/green foliage

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
PAPAVER orientale

PAPAVER orientale

Oriental poppy

orange-red oriental poppy

 
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individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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PAPAVER orientale 'Allegro'

PAPAVER orientale 'Allegro'

Oriental poppy

bright orange-scarlet flowers with bold black basel marking

 
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individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'

PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'

Oriental poppy

ruffled, double flowers of deep pinkish-red with a dark purple centre

 
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individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'

PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'

Oriental poppy

large plum coloured flowers

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'

PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'

Oriental poppy

white tinged blush

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
PAPAVER orientale 'Royal Wedding'

PAPAVER orientale 'Royal Wedding'

Oriental poppy

single white flowers with dark centre

 
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PAPAVER rupifragum 'Flore Pleno'

PAPAVER rupifragum 'Flore Pleno'

Poppy

(syn.Tangerine Gem) - Semi-double orange flowers

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50