Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White'

Also Known As

Sissinghurst White Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 10"

planting zones

1-12

Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Someone must have sneaked some poppy seeds out of the fabled garden at Sissinghurst Castle, and I'm glad, for now we all can have a white garden filled with pleated silk banners of pure light. One of the few true scatter and grow flowers, just sow thinly into cool soil rake in and firm for a glorious spring.