Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ - 1 plant Price £ 8.95

Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ - 1 plant - Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ is the colour of
blackcurrant ice-cream.
No good garden is complete without its poppies, lovely
open flowers, ethereal and transient in their appearance,
but robust and easy to grow. These
Oriental varieties of
poppy are all perennial too so will come back year after year.Papaver orientale are remarkably resistant to pests and diseases and will overwinter well.This variety -'Patty's Plum' - was discovered on a compost heap belonging to the nursery of Patricia Marrow in Somerset in the 1990's. She propagated it and it still remains with us today.These are high-quality plants sent out with Sarah's complete spring plant growing booklet which will show you exactly how to care for them.
Sent out as 9cm plants
Perfect for pollinatorsGood for beginners


Genus: Papaver
Variety
orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ (Poppy)

Type:
Perennial

Soil:
Moist, well-drained soil

Site:
Sun or semi-shade

Height:
75cm

Spacing:
45cm apart (best in groups of 3 plants).

Hardiness:
Hardy
Care tips:
Propogate by root cuttings in winter

Flowers:
June – September

For the vase:
Immediately after cutting put the bottom 2.5cm of the stem in boiling water for 20 secs. then plunge it into tepid water. They should then stay fresh for several days.


Price £ 8.95

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