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oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Beauty of Livermere'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Papaver
Family: Papaveraceae
Common Names: poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

About this plant

'Beauty of Livermere' is an herbaceous perennial to 1m tall, with toothed and bristly lance-shaped leaves to 30cm long, and single, deep scarlet flowers 20cm across in late spring and early summer, each petal with a bold black blotch at the base

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Can be grown in a wide range of well-drained soils in full sun. Improve soil with well-rotted organic matter prior to planting. Avoid overfeeding that encourages excessive foliage growth. It may require staking perennials

Pruning

The foliage often starts dying back after flowering. Trim back the yellowing foliage. Second flush of growth often commences in early autumn. Remove dead leaves in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed, but plants raised from seeds of named cultivars are likely to be different. Take root cuttings in late autumn/early winter. Divide in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Damp conditions can encorage downy mildews. Can be affected by powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years