Papaver orientale ‘Perry’s white’
Oriental poppy flowers flit in and out of a border. They never last very long at all. But this transcience is at best part of their crisp beauty, and at worst something you can put up with for such a splendid show. Once you own a clump, they are very easily propagated by seed, and their huge, rattling seed heads add interest in winter.
It is best to place oriental poppies among plants which will mask them once they have finished flowering, as their leaves and stems can become rather straggly as the season wears on. Plant in large clumps, and you’ll have a fluttering cloud of blooms from May to July.
Vital stats:
Location:
Well-drained
Light:
Full sun
When to plant:
Sow seeds in August
What can I expect from this plant?
Height: 1m
Spread: 80cm
Flowers: May – July
