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    PAPAVER orientale

    Commonly known as Oriental poppy

    Orange-red oriental poppy
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45-90cm (18-36in)
    • Spread
      60-90cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      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
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      45-90cm (18-36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-90cm (24-36in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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    Varieties

    PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'
    Oriental poppy
    Large plum coloured flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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.
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    PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'
    Oriental poppy
    White tinged blush
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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.
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    £3.00
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