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Plant details
Oriental poppies are one of the most flamboyant performers for early summer. Their huge silky flowers last for several days. As the petals fall, the beautiful seed head is revealed. 'Ladybird' is a short, sturdy variety that needs less staking than other varieties. It produces large, deep red flowers which are guaranteed to set your heart racing. Like all oriental poppies, the plant tends to collapse into an untidy heap after flowering. To avoid this, cut it back to ground level after the last flower fades. It will soon sprout fresh, green leaves. It is best not to move plants as any scrap of root left in the soil will quickly growinto a new plant, making it difficult to eradicate.
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Papaver
Species: orientale
Cultivar: Ladybird
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Red
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 55cm
Spread: 55cm
Time to prune: June to July
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