Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' - Oriental Poppy

🌿 Features

Type: Flowering perennial
Common Name: Oriental Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Flower Color: Pure white with black center
Mature Height: 75–100 cm
Mature Width: 50–70 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering Period: May to June
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic

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✂️ Care

A robust and generous plant, ideal for sunny gardens. Plant in full sun for spectacular flowers and vigorous growth.

Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and better branching. Light pruning after flowering promotes a balanced habit and prepares the plant for the following year.

Apply mulch at the base to maintain moisture and improve soil structure. Once established, this perennial requires little maintenance and is very self-sufficient, offering its magnificent crumpled flowers year after year.