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Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise' Poppy Plant 1Ltr Pot

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A breathtaking perennial, Papaver orientale 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise' produces large, salmon-pink blooms with striking black markings at the base of each petal. With delicate, apricot-pink, crepe-paper petals, these dramatic flowers sit atop tall, bristly stems, creating a luxurious focal point in cottage garden borders.


๐ŸŒŸ Highlights

โœ” Show-stopping, bowl-shaped blooms up to 25cm wide
โœ” Rich apricot-pink petals with deep purple-black centres
โœ” Hardy and low-maintenance perennial
โœ” Attractive seedheads in late summer for added garden interest
โœ” Loved by pollinators ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ‹


๐ŸŒฟ Growing Information

๐Ÿ“ Height & Spread: 90cm (3ft) tall, 50-100cm (1.5-3ft) wide
๐ŸŒธ Flowers: May to July
๐Ÿƒ Foliage: Deciduous, deeply lobed green leaves
โ„ Hardiness: H7 โ€“ Extremely hardy in even the coldest European climates (-20ยฐC and below)


๐ŸŒฑ Ideal Growing Conditions

๐ŸŒ Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
๐Ÿ’ง Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil
๐Ÿ“ pH Preference: Acid, Neutral, or Alkaline
โ˜€ Position: Requires full sun for best flowering
๐Ÿงญ Aspect: Ideal for South or East-facing gardens
๐Ÿก Exposure: Prefers sheltered locations


๐ŸŒฟ Care Tips

โœ… Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and reduce self-seeding
โœ… Cut back foliage after flowering to encourage fresh new growth
โœ… Mulch in autumn to protect the roots in colder regions
โœ… Drought-tolerant once established, but water during dry spells

๐ŸŒธ Perfect for: Cottage gardens, perennial borders, and cut flower arrangements

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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