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A classic garden favorite, the Helen Elizabeth Papaver never fails to astound with blushing salmon-pink petals and a delicate appearance. These papavers bloom in the summer and are even deer resistant!
• Note: Fall-Planted Papaver Roots Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
• Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Deer and Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929
What size bulbs will I receive with Helen Elizabeth Papaver orientale?
Helen Elizabeth Papaver orientale is graded No. 1.
Is Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale resistant to animals or disease?
Helen Elizabeth Papaver Orientale is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.
I purchased this and one other and only one bulb has sprouted. I'm super disappointed. I'm in zone 9. The area isn't too wet and has great sunlight. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Store owner replied:
Hello Melanie. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear only one of your papaver roots sprouted, as we understand how disappointing that can be. In warmer climates like Zone 9, these can be a bit less reliable, as they prefer a longer, colder dormancy period. Mild winters, early warming, and temperature fluctuations can interrupt their natural cycle, even when sunlight and drainage are ideal. Their sensitive taproots can also make establishment more challenging, especially if soil conditions are too rich or disturbed. We are glad we were able to provide a resolution and appreciate the opportunity to help you learn about growing in your warmer planting zone. We’re always here to support your success in the garden!
I planted these last fall when I received them.
Alas nothing so far.
Store owner replied:
Hello Claude. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!
I ordered to roots. One has flourished ad bloomed. The other is growing, but by its leaves is most definitely not a Helen Elizabeth papaver but looks like it may be a different type of poppy. Time will tell. Actual ease of planting and growing was a piece of cake.
Store owner replied:
Hello Sine S. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!
We planted these last fall and unfortunately they did not come up this spring. Seems like it may be a common problem?
Store owner replied:
Hello Akaisha. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure the quality of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. This can happen if the roots stay too wet, or the winter was not cold enough to produce the expected growth. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
10 of the 12 I ordered were rotten and the other 2 didn't look so good. I planted them but am not hopeful. :(
Store owner replied:
Hello Amanda,
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
Planted both roots and followed the instructions on how to plant carefully but had nothing emerge in the spring. Disappointed because I was really looking forward to enjoying them in the garden.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Casey
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.
Planted these last fall with Patty's Plum and niether one of them came up.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Crystal
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!
My Poppies have arrived! I’m super excited to see them in the spring/summer. A favorite for sure!
