If you are looking for an easy Meconopsis to grow, this is it. A tap-rooted hardy perennial, this plant produces a secession of yellow to orange blooms that will brighten any garden. Height 18 inches.
This form of the Flanders poppy grows in a range of colours from bright to soft pinks, with white and the occasional bicolour appearing. A delight, and a favourite of the classic English country garden. This annual poppy grows to 36 inches high, with a 12 inch spread.
This erect short-lived perennial has coarsely toothed green leaves and bears solitary cup-shaped soft orange flowers in summer. Height/spread 12 inches.
Despite its sordid associations, P. somniferum is a beautiful garden annual with attractive glaucous green leaves and large red flowers that brighten any meadow garden. The large seed pods are also excellent for dried arrangements. Poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum are an important food item and...
Despite its sordid associations, P. somniferum is a beautiful garden annual with attractive glaucous green leaves and large, double frilly flowers in reddish-pink that brighten any meadow garden. The large seed pods are also excellent for dried arrangements. Poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum are an...
This delightful little poppy relative is a clump-forming perennial with blue-green leaves that highlight the bright golden yellow flowers to great effect. Suited to almost any soil conditions and settings, these plants do their very best in light woodland situations. Resistant to slugs and snails,...
This is the legendary blue flowered poppy that many experienced gardeners seek out. While the moist cool climate of the southern British Columbian coast suits them well, gardeners in Edmonton, Canada (cold continental winters) to Australia (subtropical climate) have had success in growing and...