Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Beauty of Livermere'
oriental poppy
A really exuberant oriental poppy, with sumptuous, large pillar-box red flowers in early summer and downy, mid green...
9cm pot
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Plant description
A really exuberant oriental poppy, with sumptuous, large pillar-box red flowers in early summer and downy, mid green leaves. The silky tissue-paper petals of this tall, strong-stemmed poppy are splashed with black and each flower has a dark, velvety centre. Although the flowers of all oriental poppies are ephemeral, they are easy to grow, bring a zing to any planting scheme and each plant will produce several flowers. If cut back after flowering, they may even produce a second flush. Plant 'Beauty of Livermere' in a sunny border, alongside grasses or late summer-flowering perennials, which will provide interest when the plant has died back.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Papaver (Oriental Group) Beauty of Livermere:
When planting 'Beauty of Livermere' add plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting. Apply mulch to protect the roots from cold temperatures. Cut back to ground level after flowering. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
Prairie
Indulge a passion for ornamental grasses by creating a prairie- or meadow-style garden. They can be richly planted with native wildflowers or a selection of complementary perennials and self-seeding annuals to create a naturalistic planting effect.
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