Papaver orientale Allegro
Papaver orientale Allegro, Oriental Poppy. A spreading perennial with bristly, green leaves and bright orange-scarlet coloured flowers with a bold, black basal blotch. Max Height 45cm to 70cm. Ideal for border plantings. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers June to August.
Plant in moist fertile well drained soil. Full sun / Partial shade, Hardy.
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
