Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot
Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot
Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with white with dark 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 & Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 1L pot
The detail
Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a stunning hardy perennial poppy prized for its large, elegant white flowers adorned with subtle dark markings at the base of each petal. A classic cottage garden favourite, this Oriental Poppy produces bold, crepe-textured blooms on upright stems above a clump of deeply divided, bristly green foliage. Once established, it is a reliable and long-lived perennial that returns year after year with very little maintenance.
This pack contains 6 plants, each supplied as a 1 Litre root ball, ready for planting directly into borders, beds or larger containers.
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' |
| Mature size | 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees & Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Papaver ‘Orientale Royal Wedding’ 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’ 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.