3 Papaver Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy Plants | Garden Ready Hardy Perennial | 1 Litre Root Ball

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a stunning oriental poppy producing large, elegant white flowers adorned with distinctive dark maroon-black basal markings at the centre. A true showstopper in the border, this hardy herbaceous perennial creates a dramatic display in late spring and early summer, with silky, crepe-like petals that catch the light beautifully. Once established, oriental poppies are low-maintenance and will reliably return year after year, growing in stature and impact with each season.

This set includes 3 garden-ready plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders, beds or large containers. Oriental poppies thrive in a sunny position with well-drained soil and are ideal for cottage gardens, mixed herbaceous borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn, so consider planting alongside later-flowering perennials to fill the gap.

What's Included:

• 3 x Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root ball


• Garden ready – plant straight out

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Royal Wedding Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Wildlife-Friendly Planting


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


• Flower Colour: White with Dark Maroon-Black Basal Markings


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Beneficial Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Bristly Mid-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open position for the best flowering display.


• Ensure soil is well-drained – oriental poppies dislike waterlogged conditions.


• Avoid disturbing the roots once established, as they resent being moved.


• After flowering, foliage will die back naturally – this is normal and the plant will re-emerge in autumn.


• Pair with later-flowering perennials such as asters, salvias or grasses to maintain interest through summer and autumn.

Notes: This listing is for the Royal Wedding variety, featuring pristine white blooms with characteristic dark central markings. Please be aware that during the dormant period (mid to late summer), the plant may appear to have no top growth – this is completely normal for oriental poppies.