Papaver orientale 'Lilac Girl'
A perennial poppy, to 90cm high in flower, with bristly stems and divided, hairy grey-green leaves. In late spring to early summer, produces large, bowl-shaped pink flowers, with crinkled petals touched with silvery purple
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Will thrive in most soils, as long as there is good drainage, but a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is not too acidic is ideal. Position in full sun and provide support, as stems can flop after heavy rain (see staking perennials)
Propagate by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late autumn and early winter. Plants may produce seed, but seedlings may not be true to the parent plant
Cut spent flowering stems back to the ground, unless seed heads are required. Cut back foliage as it fades in summer
May be susceptible to aphids
May be susceptible to pedicel necrosis, fungal wilts, Powdery mildews and downy mildews