Product description
Papaver Pink Perfection is an oriental poppy cultivar with large pink flowers providing the main attraction. The petals are loosely arranged, resembling tissue paper with frilled edges, and are particularly well-suited for informal and cottage-style gardens. The colour changes towards the centre of the flower, reaching an almost black shade of reddish-purple in the stamen. Bright green leaves are deeply lobes and covered in slight silver hairs.
Oriental poppies are undemanding garden plants that don’t require much maintenance to thrive. They prefer a sheltered spot in full sun but tolerate partial shade. Soil should be moist but well drained and deadheading is recommended to encourage a second flush of flowers. These fully hardy poppies are deer and rabbit resistant and won’t be eaten by slugs or snails.
Papaver pink perfection’s nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies and other wildlife to the garden. Like all herbaceous perennials, this plant dies back in autumn to spend its dormant period underground but comes back every spring, quickly growing back to its full height.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Oriental Poppy
Papaver 'Pink Perfection'
Papaver 'Pink Perfection'
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Product description
Papaver Pink Perfection is an oriental poppy cultivar with large pink flowers providing the main attraction. The petals are loosely arranged, resembling tissue paper with frilled edges, and are particularly well-suited for informal and cottage-style gardens. The colour changes towards the centre of the flower, reaching an almost black shade of reddish-purple in the stamen. Bright green leaves are deeply lobes and covered in slight silver hairs.
Oriental poppies are undemanding garden plants that don’t require much maintenance to thrive. They prefer a sheltered spot in full sun but tolerate partial shade. Soil should be moist but well drained and deadheading is recommended to encourage a second flush of flowers. These fully hardy poppies are deer and rabbit resistant and won’t be eaten by slugs or snails.
Papaver pink perfection’s nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies and other wildlife to the garden. Like all herbaceous perennials, this plant dies back in autumn to spend its dormant period underground but comes back every spring, quickly growing back to its full height.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and keep the plant in general good health.
How to Water
Water Papaver lightly after planting, ensuring the soil remains slightly moist but not soggy. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and only need watering during extended dry periods.
How to Plant
Plant Papaver in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Loosen the soil, and place the plant at the same depth as it was in its pot. Space plants about 30-45cm apart.
