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    PAPAVER
    PAPAVER orientale
    PAPAVER orientale
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    PAPAVER orientale

    Commonly known as Oriental poppy

    Orange-red oriental poppy
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, fungal wilt, downy mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, northern Iran.
    • Deciduous
      Variously lobed and toothed, mid-green leaves, 30-38cm (12-15in) long
    • Orange
      Orange red
    • Cup-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45-90cm (18-36in)
    • Spread
      60-90cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial spreading by runners. Erect, white-bristly stems and bristly leaves to 25cm (10in) long. Flowers 10-16cm (4-6in) across with 4-6 petals.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      45-90cm (18-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-90cm (24-36in)
      		  
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    varieties
    PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'
    Ruffled, double flowers of deep pinkish-red with a dark purple centre
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'
    Oriental poppy
    Large plum coloured flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'
    Oriental poppy
    White tinged blush
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PAPAVER orientale 'Royal Wedding'
    Oriental poppy
    Single white flowers with dark centre
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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