Poppy orientale 'Perry's White'

Stunning in its simplicity, the black/white design of Poppy orientale ‘Perry's White’ guarantees to make a breathtaking impression in the border.Startling white petals form a large, silky bowl, with its purple-black basal blotches and dark boss exercising a dramatic contrast. The flowers measure around 20cm in diameter and are carried on tall, strong stems above basal clumps of bristly foliage. This hardy perennial is right at home in a cottage style, wildlife-friendly garden where its impressive flowers will lure a host of beneficial pollinators. After the blooms have finished, the seedheads continue to offer architectural interest and make an interesting addition to cut flower arrangements.The silky, over-sized flowers make a glamorous display, but Poppy orientale is a surprisingly tough perennial thriving in sunny, free-draining sites and offering a second flush of flowers in good summers if plants are cut right down to the ground after the first flush. Height and spread: 50cm (20in) to 1m (39in).