Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' (oriental poppy 'Patty's Plum') is a member of the Papaveraceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of very hardy (colder than -20ºc) and is hardy in the severest European continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK.
When fully mature, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.5–1 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers east–facing or south–facing aspect and sheltered positions. It thrives best in chalk or clay or loam or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.
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