Wildflowers
Papaver rhoeas (Poppy)
Common Poppy
This symbolic flower grows in masse in the countryside, in large, dramatic displays. Recreate the effect in the garden by planting swathes of this annual with other daintier cottage-garden favourites. Papery, blood-red flowers surround a central black spot. Decorative seed heads follow. Will freely self-seed around your garden in bare soil.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 60cm
- Spread
- 20cm
Growing calendar
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Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
March-May, sow directly where it is to flower in a weed-free seedbed, in shallow drills 1cm deep. Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart when large enough to handle. Sow Aug-Oct for flowers the following year. Will not germinate if planted amongst grass.
Aftercare
Will self-seed and reappear each year if not dead headed and seed pods removed.
Gallery
Ref. SEP004