Papaver (Oriental Group) Pink Perfection | 9cm Pot

A mid pink flowering herbaceous perennial . Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: fully hardy A magnificent profusion of pinkishness, ‘Pink Perfection’ is a stunning mid-pink, oriental poppy with slightly ruffled, papery petals loosely arranged around a darker centre and purple, almost black, stamens. Surrounded by deeply divided and slightly hairy foliage, this herbaceous perennial is also excellent for pollinators. Garden care: When planting ‘Pink Perfection’ 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 the autumn.