Papaver ‘Orientale Victoria Louise’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Victoria Louise’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Papaver ‘Orientale Victoria Louise’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft salmon-pink 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
- Mature size: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring a touch of elegance to your garden borders with Papaver orientale 'Victoria Louise', a stunning oriental poppy treasured for its large, soft salmon-pink blooms adorned with characteristic dark basal blotches. This hardy herbaceous perennial is a reliable performer that returns year after year, producing spectacular papery flowers in late spring and early summer that are truly eye-catching in any planting scheme.
'Victoria Louise' is a classic variety that has stood the test of time, valued for its graceful colouring and robust habit. Once established, oriental poppies are wonderfully low-maintenance and tolerant of dry conditions, making them ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and cottage-style plantings. The bold blooms are a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects, helping to support garden biodiversity.
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 'Victoria Louise' |
| Mature size | 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-forming, Upright Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Papaver ‘Orientale Victoria Louise’ 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 Victoria Louise’ 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.