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Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'

Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy

Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • July

  • Spectacular large flowers
  • Bright coloration
  • Decorative fruits
  • Satin texture
  • Cut flowers

Herbaceous perennial with large flowers with crimson crumpled petals with black macula on a robust stem.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
18 - 24 in.
Spread
18 - 24 in.
Height
24 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Crimson red
  • black center

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate Watering

Maintenance:

  • Easy. The plant does not tolerate the repeated heat and humidity that can occur in summer; it then falls into dormancy and will resume its growth when coolness returns.

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • light
  • more or less rich

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Clumps
  • Flowerbeds
  • Background
  • Cut flower

Attribute:

  • Decorative fruits

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