Found in the White Garden at Sissinghurst Castle, Papaver somniferum 'Sissinghurst White' (Opium Poppy) is an upright annual boasting large, cup-shaped, pure white flowers. Blooming for weeks in summer, the ravishing blooms sit on top of sturdy stems clad with heart-shaped, silvery leaves. They are followed by decorative seed pods that can be used in dried flower arrangements, or left in the garden for the visual interest they bring. Easy to grow, deer resistant, this Opium Poppy will give a color punch to your beds and borders.

• Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm). This plant self sows, maintaining its presence in the garden.
• Prefers full sun to partial shade and enjoys any rich, well-drained soils.
• Perfect for beds and borders, gravel gardens, cottage gardens or prairies and meadows.
• Deadhead spent flowers if seeding is not desired.
• Propagate by seed in situ during spring.
• Keep an eye out for aphids and downy mildews.