Set of 3 or 6 Papaver orientale ‘Brilliant’ Hardy Perennial Red Poppy Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring bold, striking colour to your garden with this collection of three Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants. Renowned for its vivid scarlet-red blooms with dramatic dark blotches at the base of each petal, this classic oriental poppy is a showstopping addition to sunny borders and cottage-style plantings. Once established, these hardy perennials return year after year, producing large, papery flowers that are irresistible to pollinators.

Each plant is supplied in a 1 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant straight into your garden. Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' is a robust, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in free-draining soil and full sun. After flowering, the foliage naturally dies back before re-emerging the following season with renewed vigour.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot


• Outdoor garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Brilliant Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red with Dark Basal Blotches


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Hairy, Mid-Green Leaves (dies back after flowering)


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil


• Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially over winter


• Water well after planting until established


• Foliage will naturally die back after flowering – this is normal


• Avoid disturbing the deep taproot once established


• Can be divided in late summer or early autumn if clumps become congested

Notes: This listing is for the 'Brilliant' variety, prized for its rich scarlet-red flowers. Plant appearance may vary depending on the time of year and stage of growth.