Product description
This dwarf variation of the famous 'Patty's Plum' offers highly unusual, sultry, blackberry-plum coloured flowers with a slightly crumpled, tissue-paper texture. The dark, moody blooms provide a sophisticated, gothic touch to the garden and look spectacular when planted alongside contrasting silver foliage or pale yellow flowers.
Plant in a sunny location with deep, free-draining soil to accommodate its taproot. Provide support if grown in an exposed site, and remember that the plant will go completely dormant after its brief but spectacular display; mark the spot so you do not accidentally dig it up while it is resting.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Papaver 'Little Patty's Plum'
Papaver 'Little Patty's Plum'
Product description
This dwarf variation of the famous 'Patty's Plum' offers highly unusual, sultry, blackberry-plum coloured flowers with a slightly crumpled, tissue-paper texture. The dark, moody blooms provide a sophisticated, gothic touch to the garden and look spectacular when planted alongside contrasting silver foliage or pale yellow flowers.
Plant in a sunny location with deep, free-draining soil to accommodate its taproot. Provide support if grown in an exposed site, and remember that the plant will go completely dormant after its brief but spectacular display; mark the spot so you do not accidentally dig it up while it is resting.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Papaver plants will turn brown and completely die back to the ground by mid-summer, leaving a gaping hole in your design; plant late-emerging spreaders nearby to fill the empty space while the poppy sleeps.
How to Water
Papaver need moderate watering until established. Once mature, they are very drought-tolerant. Water at the base only when the soil is dry to the touch, and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot in their sensitive taproots.
How to Plant
Choose a location with exceptionally sharp drainage, incorporating handfuls of horticultural grit into the planting hole if your dirt is heavy. Papaver have long, brittle taproots that hate being disturbed, so dig deeply and slide the plant in without breaking the root mass.
