Papaver ‘Orientale Beauty of Livermere’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Beauty of Livermere’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Beauty of Livermere’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep crimson-red with dark basal blotches and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring bold, dramatic colour to your garden with Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere', one of the most striking and reliable oriental poppy varieties available. Renowned for its large, bowl-shaped, deep crimson-red flowers marked with distinctive dark black blotches at the base of each petal, this award-winning perennial creates a truly eye-catching display in late spring and early summer.
An RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder, 'Beauty of Livermere' is a robust, clump-forming perennial that returns year after year with minimal maintenance. Once established, it thrives in sunny borders, cottage gardens, and mixed herbaceous plantings, pairing beautifully with other early summer perennials such as geraniums, lupins, and ornamental grasses.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Upright |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Herbaceous Plantings |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Papaver ‘Orientale Beauty of Livermere’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (may–june). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Papaver ‘Orientale Beauty of Livermere’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.