Papaver ‘Orientale Turkenlouis’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Papaver ‘Orientale Turkenlouis’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Papaver ‘Orientale Turkenlouis’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with 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
- Mature size: 60–90 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 3L pot
The detail
Papaver orientale 'Türkenlouis' is a striking hardy oriental poppy renowned for its large, vivid scarlet-red flowers with beautifully fringed, lacinated petal edges and a dramatic dark blotch at the base of each petal. This classic cottage-garden perennial produces bold, eye-catching blooms in late spring to early summer, creating a spectacular focal point in borders and beds. After flowering, the plant enters a natural summer dormancy before re-emerging the following season.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre root ball, ready for planting out in the garden.
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 'Türkenlouis' |
| Mature size | 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm |
| Growth habit | 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 Turkenlouis’ 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 Turkenlouis’ 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.