Papaver (Oriental Group) Miss Piggy | 9cm Pot

A pale pink flowering herbaceous perennial . Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: fully hardy ‘Miss Piggy’, truly a diva in a class of her own, has blooms as big as 25cm in diameter. Unlike her namesake, who is notable for her temperamental superstar personality, this herbaceous perennial is less problematic and has double ruffled soft-pink petals that surround a dark purple heart with a reliable flowering performance from May to July. Garden care: When planting ‘Miss Piggy’ add plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting. Apply mulch to protect the roots from cold temperatures. Cut back to ground level after flowering. Once established, lift and divide large clumps in autumn.