Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot

Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with white with dark maroon-black basal markings and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 1L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.

At a glance

• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
• Mature size: 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm
• Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
• Position: Full Sun
• Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Beneficial Insects
• Supplied as: Single plant in a 1L pot

The detail

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a stunning oriental poppy producing large, elegant white flowers adorned with distinctive dark maroon-black basal markings at the centre. A true showstopper in the border, this hardy herbaceous perennial creates a dramatic display in late spring and early summer, with silky, crepe-like petals that catch the light beautifully. Once established, oriental poppies are low-maintenance and will reliably return year after year, growing in stature and impact with each season.

This set includes 3 garden-ready plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders, beds or large containers. Oriental poppies thrive in a sunny position with well-drained soil and are ideal for cottage gardens, mixed herbaceous borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn, so consider planting alongside later-flowering perennials to fill the gap.

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

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?

Supplied as a single specimen in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.