{"product_id":"col-3l-ori-pap-wal-matx1","title":"1 Papaver Orientale Waltzing Mathilde, Summer Flowering Hardy Perennial Poppy Plant, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapaver Orientale 'Waltzing Mathilde' – Hardy Perennial Oriental Poppy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaver orientale 'Waltzing Mathilde' is a striking oriental poppy prized for its large, semi-double, deep plum-purple flowers with dark, almost black basal blotches. Each bloom is beautifully ruffled with delicately creped petals, creating a dramatic display when flowering in early to mid-summer. Once established, this hardy perennial is both drought-tolerant and reliable, returning year after year with minimal care. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn with fresh rosettes of deeply cut, bristly green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriental poppies are a classic choice for sunny borders, cottage-style gardens and mixed perennial schemes. 'Waltzing Mathilde' pairs especially well with ornamental grasses, silver-leaved plants and other summer-flowering perennials that can fill the gap once the poppy foliage retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Papaver Orientale 'Waltzing Mathilde' supplied as a 3 Litre root ball, ready for planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaver orientale 'Waltzing Mathilde'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Poppy, Waltzing Mathilde 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 \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80 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 Sunny Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Mixed Perennial Schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (May–July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Plum-Purple with Dark 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\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Pollinators \u0026amp; Beneficial Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Deciduous Perennial (Foliage Dies Back After Flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply Cut, Bristly, Mid-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny, well-drained position. Avoid waterlogged soils, as oriental poppies dislike sitting in wet conditions over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly after planting to help the root system establish. Once settled, this poppy is notably drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter flowering, the foliage will naturally yellow and die back. This is completely normal — surround with later-flowering perennials or grasses to disguise the gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFresh foliage rosettes will re-emerge in autumn and persist through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid disturbing established plants, as oriental poppies have deep taproots and do not transplant well once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Waltzing Mathilde variety, distinguished by its rich plum-purple, semi-double blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213014110428,"sku":"COL-3L-ORI-PAP-WAL-MATX1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_bced14bf-b824-4b7c-b3f1-3dd73369782d.png?v=1777417655","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-ori-pap-wal-matx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}