Oriental Papaver 'Red Rumble' – Hardy Perennial Red Poppy Plant

Bring bold, vibrant colour to your garden with the Oriental Papaver 'Red Rumble'. This striking hardy perennial produces large, semi-double flowers in a rich scarlet-red with ruffled, crepe-like petals and dark basal blotches at the centre. A true showstopper in any border, 'Red Rumble' delivers an eye-catching display from late spring into early summer, and will reliably return year after year once established.

Oriental poppies are one of the most rewarding perennials to grow. They thrive in a sunny position with well-drained soil, requiring minimal maintenance once settled in. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn, ready to perform again the following season. They pair beautifully with other cottage garden favourites such as geraniums, nepeta, and ornamental grasses, which help fill the gap once the poppy foliage retreats.

What's Included:

• 1 x Oriental Papaver 'Red Rumble' supplied as a 3L root ball, ready for planting.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Red Rumble'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Red Rumble Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


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


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


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


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


• Flower Colour: Rich Scarlet-Red with Dark Basal Blotches


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor and Sandy Soils


• Attracts: Bees and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Bristly Green Leaves (Dies Back After Flowering, Re-Emerges in Autumn)


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot – oriental poppies dislike waterlogged soil.


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


• Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering – it will return in autumn.


• Avoid disturbing the taproot once planted, as oriental poppies prefer to remain undisturbed.


• A light mulch in autumn can help protect the crown over winter, though this variety is fully hardy.

Notes: This listing is for the 'Red Rumble' variety, featuring rich scarlet-red, semi-double ruffled blooms. Please be aware that perennial plants may arrive dormant depending on the time of year – this is perfectly normal, and growth will resume in the appropriate season.