Papaver Orientale 'Pink Perfection', 3L
A stunning oriental poppy with ruffled, papery petals of the most glorious pink, Papaver orientale Pink Perfection really lives up to its name. The almost black stamens and hairy foliage provide the plant with tactile appeal, which is also enticing to native pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) after 2-5 years
Features
A stunning oriental poppy with ruffled, papery petals of the most glorious pink, Papaver orientale Pink Perfection really lives up to its name. The almost black stamens and hairy foliage provide the plant with tactile appeal, which is also enticing to native pollinators.
Best planted in small groups in full sun to some light shade. It doesn't fare well in high heat or humidity but is easy to grow and long lived.
- Flowers: From late May to early July
- Moist, well drained
- Container
- Full sun
- South, East or West facing aspect
Cut back to ground level after flowering to produce new burst of foliage later in summer