Papaver orientale - 'Patty May' (Oriental Poppy)
Papaver orientale description: This perennial poppy produces a clump of lance shaped foliage, followed by masses of double salmon - pink flowers in May - June.
Papaver orientale cultivation notes: Perennial poppy prefers a sheltered position in full sun, flourishing on any well drained, fertile garden soil including relatively chalky soils. After flowering cut back foliage to encourage a new flush of attractive leaves for late summer. Divide in autumn / spring every 3 -5 years and mulch occasionally in winter to feed.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
Common Missspellings: Papiver, Paperver, Paparver, Papever, Papivear
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