Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' - 2026

Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ is a dramatic perennial poppy celebrated for its huge, vivid scarlet-red flowers. Each bloom is marked with a bold black centre, standing out against the lush green, deeply divided foliage. Flowering in late spring to early summer, the striking blooms can reach up to 15 cm across, creating a spectacular focal point in borders and mixed plantings. After flowering, the distinctive seed pods add further seasonal interest and can be left for structure or dried for arrangements.

This oriental poppy thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny position to achieve its best flowering performance. Fully hardy in the UK, it is long-lived and low maintenance, requiring little more than cutting back spent foliage after blooming to encourage fresh regrowth. Both architectural and wildlife-friendly, Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ is highly valued for bringing bold colour and attracting pollinators into the garden.