Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pure white with dark plum-black 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 timeless elegance to your garden borders with Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'. This stunning oriental poppy produces large, bowl-shaped, pure white flowers adorned with a striking dark plum-black blotch at the base of each delicately crinkled petal. A truly eye-catching variety that creates a dramatic focal point in any sunny border or cottage garden scheme.
Once established, oriental poppies are remarkably low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, returning reliably year after year. The bold blooms appear from late spring into early summer, attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before fresh new growth often emerges in autumn.
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 'Royal Wedding' |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| 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, Gravel Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ 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 Royal Wedding Poppy’ 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.