Strong stems topped with huge pure-white flowers whose ruffled petals are doubled, fringed & twisted, with an almost black saucer-shaped centre. Flowers May-July. Height 75cm. These hardy perennial oriental poppies, Papaver orientalis, with their unusual fringed petals, are simply breathtaking! The velvety, bowl-shaped blooms may reach 12.5cm (5) in diameter, making for a truly dramatic garden showpiece. Specially bred to remain compact & not flop over like traditional varieties, they are ideal for a sunny border & great for cutting. In any modern garden, these are two groups of plants that you simply cannot afford to be without! The bold, velvety blooms of the oriental poppies are jaw-droppingly attention-grabbing, while the airy grasses, which sway in the breeze, bring a light & airy feel. & a combination of the two%
- simply magnificent!