Papaver or. 'Central Park' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' (Papaver orientale) is an upright perennial that forms white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' sets beautiful accents together with: Large Butterwort, Large Ox-tongue, Asian Feather Bristlegrass, Bulky Aster.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: July.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' forms cup-shaped, white flowers from May.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture