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Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum'

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This variety – 'Patty's Plum' – was discovered on a compost heap belonging to the nursery of Patricia Marrow in Somerset in the 1990's. She propagated it and it still remains with us today. More
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Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' is the colour of blackcurrant ice-cream.

No good garden is complete without its poppies, lovely open flowers, ethereal and transient in their appearance, but robust and easy to grow. These Oriental varieties of poppy are all perennial too so will come back year after year.

Papaver orientale are remarkably resistant to pests and diseases and will overwinter well.

This variety – 'Patty's Plum' – was discovered on a compost heap belonging to the nursery of Patricia Marrow in Somerset in the 1990's. She propagated it and it still remains with us today.

These are high-quality plants sent out with Sarah's complete spring plant growing booklet which will show you exactly how to care for them.

Genus Papaver orientale
Variety Patty's Plum
Type Hardy Perennial
Common Name Oriental Poppy
Border Position Middle
Soil Type Neutral
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 75cm (30in)
Spacing 45cm (18in) apart (best in groups of 3 plants)
Care Tips Propogate by root cuttings in winter.
Flowering June - September
Vase Life Immediately after cutting put the bottom 2.5cm of the stem in boiling water for 20 secs. then plunge it into tepid water. They should then stay fresh for several days.
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  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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