Oriental Papaver Paradiso – Hardy Perennial Poppy Plant

Bring bold, eye-catching colour to your garden with the Oriental Papaver 'Paradiso'. This striking hardy perennial poppy produces large, bowl-shaped blooms in a beautiful salmon-pink tone, each adorned with dramatic dark basal blotches at their centre. A classic cottage garden favourite, Oriental Poppies are renowned for their papery, delicate-looking flowers that belie the plant's tough, reliable nature.

Supplied as a well-established 3 litre root-ball, this plant is outdoor garden ready and can be planted straight into borders, beds or large containers. Once settled, Papaver orientale 'Paradiso' will return year after year, creating a dazzling display each flowering season.

What's Included:

• 1 x Oriental Papaver 'Paradiso' Hardy Perennial Poppy Plant


• Supplied as a 3 litre root-ball, outdoor garden ready

Planting and Care Tips:

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


• Prefers well-drained soil – avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter.


• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, Oriental Poppies are relatively drought tolerant.


• Foliage may die back after flowering in summer – this is normal. Fresh growth typically reappears in autumn.


• Divide established clumps every few years in autumn to maintain vigour.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Paradiso'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Papaver


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


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


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Perennial 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


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Mid-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Notes: Available in the Paradiso variety, known for its warm salmon-pink blooms. As a herbaceous perennial, the foliage will naturally die back after the flowering period before re-emerging the following season.