Papaver ‘Paradiso’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Papaver ‘Paradiso’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Papaver ‘Paradiso’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with salmon-pink with dark basal blotches and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, 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, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Bring bold, eye-catching colour to your garden with the Oriental Papaver 'Paradiso'. This striking hardy perennial poppy produces large, bowl-shaped blooms in a beautiful salmon-pink tone, each adorned with dramatic dark basal blotches at their centre. A classic cottage garden favourite, Oriental Poppies are renowned for their papery, delicate-looking flowers that belie the plant's tough, reliable nature.
Supplied as a well-established 3 litre root-ball, this plant is outdoor garden ready and can be planted straight into borders, beds or large containers. Once settled, Papaver orientale 'Paradiso' will return year after year, creating a dazzling display each flowering season.
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 'Paradiso' |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Papaver ‘Paradiso’ 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 ‘Paradiso’ 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 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.