{"product_id":"col-1l-pap-ori-roy-wed","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Papaver Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy Plants, Hardy Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring timeless elegance to your garden borders with Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'. This stunning oriental poppy produces large, bowl-shaped, pure white flowers adorned with a striking dark plum-black blotch at the base of each delicately crinkled petal. A truly eye-catching variety that creates a dramatic focal point in any sunny border or cottage garden scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, oriental poppies are remarkably low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, returning reliably year after year. The bold blooms appear from late spring into early summer, attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before fresh new growth often emerges in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Papaver Oriental 'Royal Wedding' plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied in 1 litre root balls, garden ready for immediate planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Poppy, Royal Wedding Poppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure White with Dark Plum-Black Basal Blotches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor and Sandy Soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Green, Deeply Divided, Bristly Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter, as this can cause root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnce planted, oriental poppies prefer not to be disturbed, so choose your planting position carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter flowering, the foliage will naturally die back – this is completely normal. Fresh growth typically reappears in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA light mulch in autumn can help protect the crown during harsh winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Royal Wedding variety, producing elegant white blooms with distinctive dark centre markings. Plants are supplied garden ready and can be planted directly into their final growing position upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50025812525276,"sku":"COL-1L-PAP-ORI-ROY-WEDX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50025812558044,"sku":"COL-1L-PAP-ORI-ROY-WEDX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_e70c8b41-7609-45b9-91cf-7a486f376171.png?v=1776387691","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-pap-ori-roy-wed","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}