Papaver 'Perry's White' - Mohn, Klatschmohn - LumiBlumi

Oriental Poppy 'Perry's White'

CHF 4.95
CHF 4.95
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Papaver 'Perry's White' - Mohn, Klatschmohn - LumiBlumi
  • Papaver 'Perry's White' - Mohn, Klatschmohn - LumiBlumi
  • Papaver 'Perry's White' - Mohn, Klatschmohn - LumiBlumi
Oriental Poppy 'Perry's White'

Oriental Poppy 'Perry's White'

Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Perry's White'

CHF 4.95
CHF 4.95
  • Pure white flowers with dark basal blotches
  • Flowers about 10–15 cm across
  • Flowers from May to July
  • About 60–80 cm tall
  • Considered the first white Oriental poppy

'Perry's White' is an old Oriental poppy with large, pure white flowers. At the base of the silky petals sit bold dark wine-red to black blotches. The result is both elegant and striking, ideal for borders in calm colours.

About this variety

White Oriental poppies are rare, and 'Perry's White' is considered the first of its kind. The large, cup-shaped flowers measure 10 to 15 cm and are silky white. Dark purple-red to black blotches at the base and the dark stamens give them depth. The blotches fade a little as the flower ages.

At about 60–80 cm, 'Perry's White' suits cottage gardens, white gardens and sunny borders. It harmonises with blue delphiniums, bearded irises, peonies or silvery foliage. As the foliage dies back somewhat untidily after flowering, later perennials such as asters or baby's breath should stand in front. In a white garden, 'Perry's White' is an early summer highlight. Against dark foliage, such as a copper beech hedge, the pale cups shine especially brightly and remain visible long into dusk.

The flowers offer bees and bumblebees plenty of pollen. In a vase, the white with dark blotches looks particularly refined; cut buds and treat the stem ends with hot water. The perennial is long-lived and reliable.

Planting

Plant in spring (March to May) or autumn (September to October) in a sunny spot. The soil should be free-draining and not waterlogged. Make the planting hole twice the size of the root ball, with the shoot buds just below the surface. Space 40–50 cm apart, then water in.

Care

Once established, water only during long dry spells. A little compost in spring is enough. Remove faded flowers if you do not want seed heads. After flowering the foliage yellows; then cut it back to ground level. The plant regrows in autumn.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Perry's White'
  • Genus: Poppy
  • Class: Various
  • Supplied as: Bare roots
  • Flower colour: White, Red
  • Flower size: 12 cm
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: May, June, July
  • Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer, High summer
  • Foliage colour: Dark green
  • Height: 70 cm
  • Spread: 100 cm
  • Habit: Bushy
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Rock garden, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
  • Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
  • Spacing: 40–50 cm
  • Number per m²: 5
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–5
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
  • Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Not suitable
  • Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
  • RHS hardiness: H7

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