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Patty's Plum Poppy

alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
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Could anyone provide either a photo or a good description of Papaver Patty's Plum that you grow yourselves please?
I've yet to see it in flower in a garden centre and the photos online vary greatly. 
Also any descriptions of what you grow alongside it would be lovely. 
Thanks as always. 

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I grew it several years ago having bought it from a small, reputable local nursery. 
    I have to say that l was somewhat disappointed in the colour, it was more of a muddy brown than the plum colour that l was expecting, and after a couple of years l took it out. 
    I do remember reading somewhere that due to the demand for it, plants were labelled as Patty's Plum but were inferior types. I don't think that's what happened to me, l just think it was overhyped. 
    There are superior plum coloured poppies available these days l think.

  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    I have also thought it seemed muddy looking in some photos and lovely in others. 
    Thanks for replying. 

  • Jenny-RJenny-R Posts: 43
    I have it growing in my front garden. The colour is lovely when the buds first open but very quickly fade to a dull buff colour and I’m not sure I would buy it again.
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    They look nice is your photo though and very healthy. 
    Thanks for the honest opinion. 
     
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I had one for a few years. The colour was a novelty, not sure if I actually loved it or not, but when it suddenly keeled over, I didn't replace it.
    Devon.
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    Think I will look for a different one now.
    Thanks. 
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Harlem might be better, haven't grown it yet though.
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