Oriental Papaver Bolero – Perennial Poppy Plant

Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Oriental Papaver 'Bolero'. This stunning perennial poppy produces large, ruffled, semi-double blooms in a beautiful shade of soft salmon-pink, each petal adorned with subtle darker basal markings at the centre. A showstopping addition to sunny borders and cottage-style plantings, 'Bolero' delivers a spectacular floral display during early summer and reliably returns year after year once established.

Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 3 litre root ball, this poppy is well-rooted and ready to plant straight into borders or large containers. Oriental poppies are among the most rewarding hardy perennials, thriving in free-draining soil and full sun with minimal ongoing care. After flowering, the foliage naturally dies back as the plant enters a period of summer dormancy before re-emerging the following spring.

What's Included:

• 1 x Oriental Papaver 'Bolero' Perennial Poppy Plant (3 Litre Root Ball)

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Bolero'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Papaver


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–80 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Sunny Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens


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


• Flower Colour: Soft Salmon-Pink with Darker Basal Markings


• Flower Type: Large, Ruffled, Semi-Double Blooms


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees & Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Bristly, Mid-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Dormancy: Foliage Dies Back After Flowering; Re-Emerges in Spring

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil.


• Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils — good drainage is essential.


• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, oriental poppies are drought tolerant.


• After flowering, the foliage will naturally yellow and die back — this is normal. Trim back spent stems to keep the border tidy.


• Mulch around the base in autumn to protect the crown over winter.


• Avoid disturbing the deep taproot once established, as oriental poppies do not transplant well.

Notes: This listing is for the 'Bolero' variety, which produces soft salmon-pink, semi-double flowers. Please note that plants are living products and may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on the time of year and stage of growth.