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Description
Set of 3 or 6 Papaver Orientale Victoria Louise Hardy Perennial Poppy Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-BallBring a touch of elegance to your garden borders with Papaver orientale 'Victoria Louise', a stunning oriental poppy treasured for its large, soft salmon pink blooms adorned with characteristic dark basal blotches. This hardy herbaceous perennial is a reliable performer that returns year after year, producing spectacular papery flowers in late spring and early summer that are truly eye catching in any planting scheme. 'Victoria Louise' is a classic
Bring a touch of elegance to your garden borders with Papaver orientale 'Victoria Louise', a stunning oriental poppy treasured for its large, soft salmon-pink blooms adorned with characteristic dark basal blotches. This hardy herbaceous perennial is a reliable performer that returns year after year, producing spectacular papery flowers in late spring and early summer that are truly eye-catching in any planting scheme.
'Victoria Louise' is a classic variety that has stood the test of time, valued for its graceful colouring and robust habit. Once established, oriental poppies are wonderfully low-maintenance and tolerant of dry conditions, making them ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and cottage-style plantings. The bold blooms are a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects, helping to support garden biodiversity.
After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally over summer before re-emerging in autumn. This makes them excellent companions for later-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses that can fill the gap as the poppies rest.
What's Included:
- 3 or 6 x Papaver orientale 'Victoria Louise' plants
- Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball
- Outdoor garden ready
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Victoria Louise'
- Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Victoria Louise Poppy
- Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, Upright Herbaceous Perennial
- Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens
- Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
- Flower Colour: Soft Salmon-Pink with Dark Basal Blotches
- Planting Position: Full Sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor and dry soils once established
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial (dies back after flowering, re-emerges in autumn)
- Foliage: Deeply Cut, Hairy, Mid-Green Leaves
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Planting Tips:
- Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flowering display.
- Avoid waterlogged soils, as oriental poppies prefer drier conditions once established.
- Space plants approximately 45–60 cm apart to allow for mature spread.
- Pair with later-flowering perennials such as hardy geraniums or nepeta to cover the gap when foliage dies back in summer.
- Once planted, oriental poppies resent disturbance, so choose their position carefully.
Notes: Available in the Victoria Louise variety, known for its distinctive soft salmon-pink blooms. Please note that plant appearance may vary depending on the time of year; during dormancy, plants may arrive without visible foliage and will establish and grow when conditions are right.
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