Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'
Common Name: Oriental Poppy
Genus: Papaver
Species: orientale
Cultivar: 'Beauty of Livermere'
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Fast growing
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Red |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ has stunning, crimson, large flowers in early summer. Oriental poppies have fern-like light green, hairy leaves. For the optimum number of flower buds it is best to grow oriental poppies in full sun. If Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ is cut back hard after flowering it will produce new foliage and possibly a second flush of flowers. To find out more about oriental poppies, look out for the imminent Gardening Guru Diary entry entitled ‘Oriental poppies, ornamental onions, old tyres and toilet roll tubes!’
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