Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' | Papaver orientale
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Poppy 'Raspberry Queen'
Papaver orientale
- Command instant attention in your early summer garden with the enormous, crepe-paper-like petals of this breathtaking oriental poppy.
- Papaver orientale 'Raspberry Queen' boasts highly saturated, vivid raspberry-pink blooms that feature dramatic, velvety-black centers.
- This poppy is a spectacular, fast-growing perennial that provides an explosive, high-impact splash of color just as spring bulbs are fading.
- It is completely deer-resistant and incredibly fully hardy, bouncing back reliably year after year to put on an even bigger, better show.
- Let the intriguing, architectural seed pods remain on the stems after flowering to provide wonderful, lasting structural interest throughout the summer.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' can be grown in a pot, but needs a deep 40cm container for its taproot.
How big does it get?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' | Papaver orientale does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Poppy 'Raspberry Queen' is fully hardy (H5), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C. It is generally robust across the UK, though it may benefit from winter protection in the coldest regions.
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