{"product_id":"col-3l-ori-pap-wai-elix1","title":"1 Oriental Papaver Waltzing Elisabeth, Hardy Perennial Poppy Plant, 19cm Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriental Papaver 'Waltzing Elisabeth' – Hardy Perennial Poppy Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaver orientale 'Waltzing Elisabeth' is a stunning Oriental Poppy that produces large, ruffled, semi-double flowers in soft salmon-pink tones with delicately crepe-textured petals. Each bloom opens from distinctive hairy buds and sits atop tall, wiry stems, creating an eye-catching display in late spring and early summer. As a fully hardy herbaceous perennial, this poppy will return year after year, establishing a stronger clump with each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriental Poppies are among the most spectacular of all garden perennials. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn as a fresh rosette of deeply cut, bristly leaves. 'Waltzing Elisabeth' is valued for its elegant colour and generous flower size, making it a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, and mixed planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Papaver orientale 'Waltzing Elisabeth' supplied as a well-established plant in a 3 litre pot (19cm root ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny position with well-drained soil – Oriental Poppies dislike waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporate grit or organic matter into heavy soils to improve drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater well after planting and during prolonged dry spells while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering – fresh growth will appear in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid disturbing established plants as they develop a deep taproot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA mulch of well-rotted compost in autumn helps to protect the crown over winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaver orientale 'Waltzing Elisabeth'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Poppy, Papaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, Mixed Beds, Cut Flower Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Salmon-Pink with Ruffled, Semi-Double Petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Pollinators \u0026amp; Beneficial Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply Cut, Bristly Grey-Green Leaves (Dies Back After Flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the variety 'Waltzing Elisabeth', known for its elegant salmon-pink, ruffled blooms. As with all Oriental Poppies, the foliage will naturally die back after flowering – this is completely normal and fresh growth will return in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57770927128950,"sku":"COL-3L-ORI-PAP-WAI-ELIX1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_ba0c46b9-ec8e-4b7f-aaba-657de78af440.png?v=1777417286","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-ori-pap-wai-elix1","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}