Bring a soft, romantic charm to your garden with this set of three Papaver orientale 'Garden Gnome' Victoria Louise. Part of the compact 'Garden Gnome' series of oriental poppies, this dwarf variety produces stunning salmon-pink blooms adorned with distinctive dark basal blotches at the centre of each flower. The delicate, crepe-paper-like petals create an eye-catching display from late spring into early summer, making it a wonderful addition to borders, rockeries and container plantings.

As a fully hardy herbaceous perennial, this poppy will return year after year, dying back over winter before re-emerging in spring with fresh, hairy, deeply divided foliage. The 'Garden Gnome' series is specifically bred for its neat, compact habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens and the front of mixed borders where taller oriental poppies may be too dominant.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Papaver orientale 'Garden Gnome' Victoria Louise plants, each supplied as a 1 litre root-ball

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Garden Gnome'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Garden Gnome Poppy


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25–40 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Front of Beds


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: Salmon-Pink with Dark Basal Blotches


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Divided, Hairy, Mid-Green Leaves

Planting and Care:

Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Oriental poppies dislike waterlogged conditions, so ensure good drainage, particularly over winter. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and require minimal maintenance. After flowering, the foliage may die back; trim spent flower stems and old foliage to encourage a tidy appearance. A light mulch in autumn can help protect the crown during colder months. Avoid disturbing established plants, as they develop a deep taproot.

Notes: Available in Victoria Louise, a beautiful salmon-pink flowering variety within the Garden Gnome series of dwarf oriental poppies.