Oriental Poppy. A spreading perennial with bristly, green leaves and single scarlet-crimson flowers, with a black blotch at the base of each petal. Max Height 90cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Papaver orientale Beauty of Livermere’ (Goliath Group)
A spreading perennial with bristly, green leaves and single scarlet-crimson flowers, with a black blotch at the base of each petal.
Additional information
| Generic | Papaver |
|---|---|
| Species | orientale |
| Varietry | Beauty of Livermere' (Goliath Group) |
| Common Name | Oriental Poppy |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm, 1.2m |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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