Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy)
A beautiful and distinctive annual, Papaver somniferum produces large, silky, cup-shaped flowers in a range of colours, held on tall, elegant stems above blue-green foliage. Flowering in early to mid-summer, the attractive seed heads provide wonderful structure after flowering and are highly prized for dried arrangements. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Height: 60–100 cm
Bloom Time: Early–mid summer
Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, naturalistic plantings, cut and dried flowers
Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy)
A beautiful and distinctive annual, Papaver somniferum produces large, silky, cup-shaped flowers in a range of colours, held on tall, elegant stems above blue-green foliage. Flowering in early to mid-summer, the attractive seed heads provide wonderful structure after flowering and are highly prized for dried arrangements. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Height: 60–100 cm
Bloom Time: Early–mid summer
Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, naturalistic plantings, cut and dried flowers
