Overview
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright perennial in the genus Papaver, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wildflower meadow, gravel garden and prairie planting. It is native to Caucasus, northeastern Turkey and northern Iran.
About
Papaver orientale, the Oriental poppy, is a perennial flowering plant native to the Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, and northern Iran.
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About the genus
Papaver is a genus of 70–100 species of frost-tolerant annuals, biennials, and perennials native to temperate and cold regions of Eurasia, Africa and North America. It is the type genus of the poppy family, Papaveraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Papaver
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wildflower meadow, Gravel garden, Prairie planting
- Native to
- Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, northern Iran
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Fungal wilts, Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere'?
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' need?
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' grow?
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' hardy in the UK?
Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Papaver orientale 'BeautyofLivermere'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Papaver genus
- Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Flamenco Dancer'
- Papaver (Oriental Group) 'Redizelle'
- Papaver spicatum
- Papaver pilosumhairy-stemmed poppy