Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

Also Known As

Royal Wedding Oriental Poppy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' plant details

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Celebrate the blessed event with this sublime, perennial poppy! Large pure white flowers with deep purple streaky centers on stems 30-36” tall, wave in the breezes in spring to early summer. Full sun, most soils, moderate water. Easy. Long lived. Attracts bees and butterflies, deer resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’ is a hardy, deciduous perennial that displays pure white cup-shaped flowers with dark eyes and a crepe paper texture on strong, upright stems above ferny, green foliage. Best in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Oriental Poppies provide a nice vertical accent in borders, beds and containers.