Papaver Orientale Brilliant Red Poppy Plants (Set of 3 or 6)

Bring a striking splash of vivid scarlet-red to your garden borders with these Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants. One of the most popular and widely grown oriental poppy varieties, 'Brilliant' produces large, bowl-shaped flowers with silky, crepe-like petals in a rich, fiery red, each bloom featuring dark basal blotches at the centre for added drama. A reliable and long-lived hardy perennial, this poppy returns year after year, creating an eye-catching display from late spring into early summer.

This set includes 3 or 6 garden-ready plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with an established root ball, ready to plant straight into borders, beds or containers. Oriental poppies are low-maintenance once established and are well suited to cottage gardens, herbaceous borders and mixed planting schemes.

After flowering, the foliage naturally dies back during midsummer before re-emerging in autumn, so it pairs well with later-flowering perennials or ornamental grasses that help fill the gap.

What's Included:

• 3 x Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot, garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Brilliant Red Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Beds


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red with Dark Basal Blotches


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor and Dry Soils Once Established


• Attracts: Bees & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial (RHS Hardiness H7)


• Foliage: Deeply Divided, Bristly Mid-Green Leaves (Dies Back After Flowering, Re-Emerges in Autumn)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flowering display.


• Avoid waterlogged soils, as oriental poppies prefer drier conditions once established.


• Water regularly after planting until the roots are well established.


• Cut back spent flower stems after blooming to keep the plant tidy.


• Allow foliage to die back naturally in midsummer; fresh growth will appear in autumn.


• Divide established clumps in late summer or early autumn to propagate or rejuvenate plants.

Notes: This listing is for the 'Brilliant' variety, known for its classic scarlet-red poppy blooms. Please be aware that plants may arrive dormant or with minimal top growth depending on the time of year; this is perfectly normal and they will establish and flower in the appropriate season.

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