Papaver orientale 'Perry's White' (Oriental poppy 'Perry's White')
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0.9m max. spread |
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0.9m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Papaver orientale 'Perry's White'
Other names: Poppy 'Perry's White', Oriental poppy 'Perry's White'
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Genus: Papaver
Variety or cultivar: 'Perry's White' _ 'Perry's White' is an upright, herbaceous perennial with downy, divided, green leaves. It develops large, papery, white flowers with a black and purple centre in summer.
Papaver orientale 'Perry's White' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
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Specific pests: Aphids
Specific diseases: Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning: Cut down once flowers fade and foliage begins to look untidy.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Papaver orientale 'Perry's White' (Oriental poppy 'Perry's White') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. May need support.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Papaver orientale 'Perry's White' (Oriental poppy 'Perry's White') has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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