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oriental poppy 'Cedric Morris'

Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Cedric Morris'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Papaver
Family: Papaveraceae

About this plant

'Cedric Morris' is an herbaceous perennial to 75cm tall, with deeply-cut, bristly greyish leaves and solitary greyish-pink, bowl-shaped flowers 15cm across, the ruffled petals blotched black 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

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support

Pruning

Cut down once flowers fade and foliage looks tatty

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or propagate by root cuttings in late autumn to early winter

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a downy mildew and fungal wilts

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

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