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  • PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'
    PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'
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    PAPAVER orientale 'Harlem'

    Commonly known as Oriental poppy

    Ruffled, double flowers of deep pinkish-red with a dark purple centre
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    1 to 1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - 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.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - attractive to insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, fungal wilt, downy mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Deciduous
      Variously lobed and toothed, mid-green leaves, 30-38cm (12-15in) long
    • Red
      Deep pinkish red
    • Cup-shaped
      10-16cm (4-6¼in) across
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      70cm (28in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial
    • 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
      70cm (28in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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