{"product_id":"poppy-laurens-grape","title":"Poppy Laurens Grape","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLauren's Grape Poppy 'Lauren's Grape'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe deepest velvet plum-purple poppy you can grow from seed — large single cup-shaped flowers in a saturated deep grape-purple shade so rich it looks like crushed blackcurrants, held high on tall silvery stems above the characteristic silver-blue glaucous foliage of the \u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e family. 'Lauren's Grape' is the moodiest cottage poppy and one of the most photographed varieties in modern cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the cottage garden poppy for gardeners who want serious moody drama. Named after the American gardener who selected and stabilised the variety in the 1990s, 'Lauren's Grape' produces large single cup-shaped flowers in an extraordinary saturated deep plum-purple — the colour of crushed grapes, vintage velvet, or the deepest possible blackcurrant. The petals have an almost-luminous quality against the silver-blue glaucous foliage characteristic of \u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the flowers are held high on tall slender stems (75–100cm) that bring proper architectural drama to any cottage border. After the petals fall, the seed pods are the same magnificent pepper-pot heads as 'Black Peony' and 'Hungarian Blue', with the same exceptional dried-flower value. Hardy annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLike all poppies, sensitive taproot — \u003cstrong\u003edirect sow only\u003c\/strong\u003e where it is to flower. \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow in March–May or September–October\u003c\/strong\u003e. Autumn sowing recommended for stronger earlier-flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRake to fine tilth, scatter on the surface, \u003cstrong\u003edo not cover\u003c\/strong\u003e (light required for germination). Press firmly into soil. Germination 14–21 days. Full sun, well-drained soil. Don't feed. \u003cstrong\u003eThin to 30cm spacing for the largest flowers and biggest seed pods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: all parts of \u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e (except fully-dried mature seeds) are toxic if ingested. Keep packets and plants away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn sophisticated moody cottage borders where the deep plum-purple adds proper Gothic drama. In modern monochrome and \"dark cottage\" garden design. As cut flowers for sophisticated jewel-toned arrangements. As architectural seed-pod plants — we particularly value 'Lauren's Grape' for our dried flower range here at Salle Moor Hall Farm, where the pepper-pot heads contribute structural quality to many of our dried arrangements. In cottage gardens that lean modern rather than traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor an all-Papaver somniferum dark cottage scheme, combine 'Lauren's Grape' with Poppy 'Black Peony' (deeper velvet maroon-black) and Poppy 'Hungarian Blue' (violet-purple with edible seeds) — three different jewel-tone purples on matching habit. For high-contrast cottage drama, pair with Cosmos 'Purity' (pure white airiness) and Bupleurum 'Griffithii' (zesty lime-green lift). With Hollyhock 'Nigra' for the all-time darkest cottage colour combination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766392435037,"sku":"PAP-LAG","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/poppy-laurens-grape-1203092.jpg?v=1779457370","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/poppy-laurens-grape","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}