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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver orientale 'Perry's White'
Other names
Poppy 'Perry's White', Oriental poppy 'Perry's White'
Genus
Papaver 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
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut down once flowers fade and foliage begins to look untidy.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. May need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Papaver orientale 'Perry's White'
Other names
Poppy 'Perry's White', Oriental poppy 'Perry's White'
Genus
Papaver 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Downy mildew , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut down once flowers fade and foliage begins to look untidy.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. May need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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