Papaver orientale ‘Perry’s White’ is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, also known as an Oriental Poppy.
With beautiful flamboyant pure white flower petals and a dark plumb to black stigma at its base, the Papaver ‘Perry’s White’ provides a wonderful contrast. The large blooms are held on straight stems with think, bristly green leaves, making them perfect for the typical British cottage garden.
For best effect plant these white orientale poppies between March & May in a sunny position within your garden border or beds. The Papaver orientale ‘Perry’s White’ will thrive in any well-drained garden soil producing long lasting blooms from June to September.
Papaver ‘Perry’s White’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. They also make great cut flowers in a vase.
Details
- Flower colour: White
- Flowering months: June, July, August & September
- Flowering height: 40cm / 16″
- Hardiness: Hardy perennial
- When to plant: March, April & May
- Planting depth: 5cm / 2″
- Bulb spacing: 20cm / 8″ apart
- Soil type: Well-drained soil
- Sunlight: Full sun
