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<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'
<i>Papaver</i> (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'

Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Patty's Plum'

oriental poppy

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A really luscious oriental poppy with deep reddish-purple flowers in early summer and bristly, grey-green leaves. The silky,...

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The sultry, willowy Patty is always earlier, flowering in the first week of May, and her unique brown-pink flowers need semi-shade - a hornbeam or green hazel backdrop sets her off Val Bourne - Garden Writer

Plant description

A really luscious oriental poppy with deep reddish-purple flowers in early summer and bristly, grey-green leaves. The silky, pleated petals of this popular variety have been compared to the faded silk of antique ball gowns. Although the flowers of all oriental poppies are ephemeral, they are easy to grow and each plant will produce several flowers. If cut back after flowering, they may even produce a second flush. Plant it in a sunny border as part of a cottage garden scheme, alongside grasses or late summer-flowering perennials, such as dahlias, which will provide interest when the plant has died back. 'Patty's Plum' contrasts particularly well with silver foliage plants. It will need staking, as it has a tendency to sprawl.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Papaver (Oriental Group) Patty's Plum:

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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