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Papaver orientale Harlem

Common name: Oriental Poppy

Experience the beauty of the exotic 'Harlem' poppy, with its vibrant petals and captivating fragrance.

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators
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Papaver orientalis Harlem will bring mysterious Eastern beauty to your garden. Large, double, ruffled blooms in shades of purple-plum look as if they are made out of crepe-paper. Each bold bloom displays the traditional black spot at the base of the petal. Each blousy bloom is held high on strong bristly stems above tidy clumps of hairy foliage, which garden pests tend to leave alone. With a longer blooming time than many of its cousins, Harlem usually gives a second flush. The seed heads offer extra interest if left on the plant to dry, and look quite unique in flower arrangements. Native to eastern Turkey, inhabiting alpine areas, Papaver orientale was introduced to western Europe in the 1700's, and has risen in popularity with more new cultivars introduced following intensive breeding. Papaver orientale Harlem is rabbit, slug, and deer resistant, preferring to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. In maturity, she will reach a height of 70cm and a spread of 50cm. A fully hardy perennial she requires no winter protection
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Key Information
Latin Name Papaver Orientale Harlem BR
Common Name Oriental Poppy
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour Purple
Format Bare Roots
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.90
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.90
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes
Good for groundcover Yes

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