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PAPAVER
Commonly known as Poppy
JUL-AUG
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....
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RedBlood-red -
Height70-75cm (27-29in) -
Spread45-60cm (18-24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowBred to be sturdier and longer-lasting. Can re-bloom in cooler regions
Pests & DiseasesAphids, fungal wilts, downy mildew in damp conditions
Place of originGarden origin. USA. James De Welt, Caliornia -
Flower ShapeBowl-shapedDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Papaver - Growing Guide
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70-75cm (27-29in)
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45-60cm (18-24in) |
PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'
Oriental poppy
Available from £13.50
ARMERIA maritima 'Alba'
Thrift, Sea pink
Available from £11.50
ARMERIA maritima 'Splendens'
Thrift, Sea pink
Available from £11.50
DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
Common foxglove, Fairy thimbles, Dead men's bells
Available from £13.50
Buy Varieties of PAPAVER
PAPAVER nudicaule 'Moondance'
Poppy
elegant, fresh, lemon-yellow flowers above light grey/green foliage
PAPAVER orientale
Oriental poppy
orange-red oriental poppy
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PAPAVER orientale 'Allegro'
Oriental poppy
bright orange-scarlet flowers with bold black basel marking
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'
Oriental poppy
ruffled, double flowers of deep pinkish-red with a dark purple centre
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PAPAVER orientale 'Patty's Plum'
Oriental poppy
large plum coloured flowers
PAPAVER orientale 'Perry's White'
Oriental poppy
white tinged blush
PAPAVER orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Oriental poppy
single white flowers with dark centre
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PAPAVER rupifragum 'Flore Pleno'
Poppy
(syn.Tangerine Gem) - Semi-double orange flowers
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
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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.
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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
