Poppies
Botanical name: Papaver
Poppies
Botanical name: Papaver
Description
Poppies are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, poppies are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Species of Poppies
Oriental poppy 'Turkenlouis'
Oriental poppy 'Turkenlouis' is a garden favorite poppy with a huge showy double-petaled flower whose orange-red flowers have distinctive fringed petal tips. By contrast, the parent plant has petals that aren't fringed. This late spring and early summer flowering plant is highly disease and pest resistant and grows well on most types of garden soil.
Opium poppy 'Sissinghurst White'
Opium poppy 'Sissinghurst White' is a pure-white poppy named for its home in the White Garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the South East of England. These attractive white blooms are short-lived and only bloom for a few weeks in the summer, whereas the parent plant and other varieties may bloom slightly longer throughout spring and summer. Gardeners love that this flower is deer resistant, easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and attractive to bees and butterflies.
Opium poppy 'Black Swan'
Opium poppy 'Black Swan' is an Opium poppy cultivar popular for its impressive and dramatic flowers. Unlike the parent plant that has single flowers with 4-5 red petals, this cultivar features a bunch of finely cut, burgundy-purple petals that give the flower the fringe-like, frizzy look.
Western poppy
Western poppy are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, western poppy are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Alpine poppy
Alpine poppy (Papaver alpinum) is a species of poppy native to the Alps in Europe. The species includes at least four subspecies and some commercial cultivars. The flowers are attractive and come in warm colors. Interestingly, the root hairs are turned upwards in order to secure the plant in the difficult mountain habitat.
Welsh poppy
Welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum) is native to western continental Europe and the British Isles where it grows best in partial shade and moist well-drained soils. In spring through summer it produces vibrant flowers that are yellow or orange making it a favorite choice as an ornamental garden plant.
Blindeyes
Blindeyes (Papaver dubium) is an annual wildflower that attracts bees and other pollinators. It self-seeds and can be invasive. The plant will grow to 51 cm tall with bright orange flowers that bloom in summer. Seeds ripen from summer to fall. It thrives in full sun in many soil conditions.
Spanish poppy
Papaver rupifragum is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family, Papaveraceae.
Oriental poppy 'Leuctfeuer'
With nearly glowing orange-red petals; a striking yellow-red "button"; and bristly, hairy foliage, the oriental poppy 'Leuctfeuer' has marvelous differences from other poppies. Cultivated as a hybrid of other oriental poppies, this cultivar was named after the German word for "beacon" due to its fiery and bright appearance. This is, in large part, what makes the oriental poppy 'Leuctfeuer' popular. Combined with its favorable growing habit and appeal to pollinators, it is no wonder it won an Award of Garden Merit.
Oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding'
Hardy to the cold, the oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' is a self-seeding poppy cultivar. It is also considered easy and fast-growing, but doesn't withstand incredible summer heat and humidity well. Compact and upright, the oriental poppy 'Royal Wedding' will make a good cut flower for borders and containers.
Oriental poppy 'Burning Heart'
The ornamental oriental poppy 'Burning Heart' is named for its dark pink double-blooms, which nest one set of petals inside another. They are a rather tall cultivar of the ornamental poppy reaching up to 60 cm, and gardeners use them in pots, beds and borders, where they grow in clumps.
Oriental poppy 'Helen Elizabeth'
Ornamental poppy oriental poppy 'Helen Elizabeth' is a soft and feminine pale pink, which has perhaps inspired its lovely name. These poppies are easy to plant and care for, and are enjoyed both in gardens and as showy cut flowers in arrangements.
Oriental poppy 'Karine'
Winner of the Award of Garden Merit, this poppy variety is known for its clump-forming blooms of pale pink with multicolored "buttons." Also producing feathery and bright foliage, oriental poppy 'Karine' was hybridized from other variations of oriental poppies and named after the Latin word for "beloved." oriental poppy 'Karine''s prestige comes from its prolific growth, long-living flowers, and extreme ease of growth.
Oriental poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise'
Oriental poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise' are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, oriental poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise' are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Oriental poppy 'Manhattan'
This cultivar of the Oriental poppy is appreciated for its large, flashy poppies in deep pink color. The oriental poppy 'Manhattan' is known for its rich nectar and pollen, which attract bees. Beautiful as well as hardy, it is a much appreciated plant by many gardeners and casual planters. Its blooms also have a distinctly long blooming season.
Opium poppy 'Black Paeony'
Opium poppy 'Black Paeony' are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, opium poppy 'Black Paeony' are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Oriental poppy 'Aglaja'
An Award of Garden Merit winner, oriental poppy 'Aglaja''s large, ruffled, salmon-pink petals give it a distinctive look among poppies. Cultivated as a hybrid of other poppy varieties, this cultivar was named after the Greek word for "brilliant one." Gardeners prize oriental poppy 'Aglaja' for its shining color, ease of care, and appeal to pollinators.
Corn poppy
The corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is an annual flower that carries great symbolism in many cultures. During World War One, the corn poppy could be found blooming between trenches in France and Belgium; afterwards, it became an international symbol of fallen soldiers. This poppy does not produce opium.
Ladybird poppy 'Ladybird'
A prolific bloomer, the ladybird poppy 'Ladybird' will often bloom up to two dozen blooms at a time and can be kept as houseplants. During the winters, this poppy cultivar provides birds with seeds to eat. In addition to its flowers, the ladybird poppy 'Ladybird' leaves behind seedpods to self sow which are also ornamental in nature, attracting attention even in winter.
Opium poppy 'Danish Flag'
Opium poppy 'Danish Flag' is a delightful poppy offering bright red and white blooms with delicate frilly edging. It flowers from summer until early fall. It is an Opium poppy cultivar, named for its resemblance to the Danish flag which features a white cross on a red backdrop. Opium poppy 'Danish Flag' is popular choice for gardeners who love its bold contrasting colors, low maintenance requirements, and resistance to deer.
Opium poppy 'Maxi'
Opium poppy 'Maxi' are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, opium poppy 'Maxi' are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Corn poppy 'Bridal Silk'
The paper-thin, bright white blooms of corn poppy 'Bridal Silk' are quite a contrast to the striking red flowers of its ancestral plant. Corn poppy 'Bridal Silk' is a poppy cultivar originally derived from the common poppy. The purity of coloration on this plant's flowers resembles that of silk worn by a bride on her wedding day.
Wild opium poppy
Papaver setigerum reaches on average 20 to 80 cm in height. The stem is erect and the leaves are simple, oblong, the lower ones are sessile, deeply lobed and toothed, the higher ones shortly pedunculated. The flowers at the apex of the stem are hermaphroditic, actinomorphic ("star shaped", "radial"), 4 to 10 cm in diameter.
Arctic poppy
Papaver radicatum is a species of poppy known by the common names Arctic poppy, rooted poppy, and yellow poppy.
Long pricklyhead poppy
Long pricklyhead poppy (Papaver argemone) features attractive, four-petaled, red to red-orange flowers with black centers. It gets its name from the prickly hairs along its stem. The long pricklyhead poppy is disliked by grazing animals but attracts bees and beetles, its primary pollinators.
Oriental poppy 'Raspberry Queen'
Oriental poppy 'Raspberry Queen' is an exquisite Oriental poppy that produces paper-thin, pink petals with an intricate darker purple center. This is highly dissimilar to the parent plant, which sports bright red flowers. The name "Raspberry Queen" highlights this plant's coloration and royal appearance.
Oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'
Oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' is an Oriental poppy cultivar, selected to grow up to 1 m tall, as well as to bear large, dark red flowers with distinctive "dark eyes" in their centers. The cultivar is also distinguished by its feather-like, but bristly foliage.
Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Scarlet'
The iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Scarlet' is a poppy with a deep scarlet flower. By contrast, the parent Iceland poppy has a far less striking yellow-white flower. The cultivar's poetic name is a fancy way of describing the flower color. As well as adorning flower borders and beds, these flowers attract bees.
Oriental poppy 'Cedric Morris'
Oriental poppy 'Cedric Morris' is an award-winning, uniquely gray-pink cultivar with a fuzzy "button" and bristly grayish leaves. Cultivated as a hybrid of other oriental poppy varieties, this cultivar was named after the painter/cultivator who called its pink color "dirty knickers." Gardeners who admire unique colors or gray plants love the oriental poppy 'Cedric Morris'.
Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Yellow'
Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Yellow' is named for its intensely yellow flower which is a marked contrast to the white or pale yellow flowers of the parent plant, the Iceland poppy. This easy-to-grow plant is an ideal addition to beds, borders and cottage gardens, so it is admired by gardeners.
Opium poppy 'Lauren's Grape'
The deep, dark purple blooms of opium poppy 'Lauren's Grape' sets it apart from the typical red coloration of the parent plant. It's a poppy hybrid cultivated from Papaver somniferum, also known as the opium poppy. This majestic plant was named after garden writer Lauren Springer who supposedly removed the seeds from atop her bagel and sowed them, producing this special variety.
Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Pink'
Iceland poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Pink' is an Iceland poppy with bright pink flowers that explain its effervescent name. In marked contrast, the wild plant has white or yellow flowers. These showy blooms are the principal attraction of this plant to gardeners although this is a reliable perennial that typically self-seeds and returns year after year.
Oriental poppy ' Beauty of Livermere'
Oriental poppy ' Beauty of Livermere' are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, oriental poppy ' Beauty of Livermere' are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Oriental poppy 'Harlem'
Oriental poppy 'Harlem' are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, oriental poppy 'Harlem' are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
Opium poppy 'Lilac Pompom'
Opium poppy 'Lilac Pompom' flowers have a distinctive frilly, shaggy appearance reminiscent of a cheerleader's pom-pom. Bred from the opium poppy, it originated in the eastern Mediterranean region. But its dark purple flowers and beautiful foliage give it high ornamental appeal for gardeners.
Oriental poppy 'Queen Alexandra'
The salmon-colored petals adorned with dramatic black dots and seed capsules give oriental poppy 'Queen Alexandra' its uniqueness. Named after the early 20th century monarch, 'Queen Alexandra' is a poppy cultivar that's widely popular because of its beautiful flowers that return in the warmer months for many years. Oriental poppy 'Queen Alexandra' is also very easy to grow and look after, not requiring tending to and showing tolerance to deer and rabbits.
Opium poppy 'Hungarian Blue'
Opium poppy 'Hungarian Blue' is distinct for its tall, showy, violet-blue flowers and dark blotches near the base of the petals. A cultivar of Papaver somniferum, its name derives from its flowers. Gardeners love this plant for its ornamental appeal, and it will self-seed to return year after year.
Oriental poppy 'Prince of Orange'
Oriental poppy 'Prince of Orange' is an ornamental poppy cultivar which blooms in huge orange flowers each year. They are easy to plant and care for, and can even self-seed year on year. Gardeners combine this cultivar with other beautifully colored poppy types to create visual interest.
Oriental poppy 'Patty's Plum'
Oriental poppy 'Patty's Plum' is a type of ornamental poppy which many sources describe as ‘unusual.’ That is because it has large, papery purple flowers. Each flower has just 4-6 petals which open almost flat in the sun. This cultivar is also very tall, reaching up to 90 cm and it is therefore beloved for its showy appearance.
Oriental poppy 'Turkish Delight'
Oriental poppy 'Turkish Delight' is an ornamental poppy cultivar with a very special quality: unlike other poppies, it does not have black blotches at the base of its petals. Instead, this cultivar is admired for its textured pale pink leaves which are the color of Turkish Delight candy. This cultivar is known for being easy to care for.
Oriental poppy 'Khedive'
A member of the Award of Garden Merit winners, oriental poppy 'Khedive' has a unique, black-spotted base among ruffled coral-colored petals. Hybridized from other oriental poppy varieties, this cultivar was named after an Egyptian ruler. Oriental poppy 'Khedive''s striking appearance, ease of care, and recognized merit have given it its well-earned popularity.
Iceland poppy
The iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) is a plant species that's sometimes cultivated as an ornamental species. When cultivating, the seeds should be planted in autumn and allowed to germinate in the presence of light. This species grows best in direct sunlight.
Oriental poppy
The oriental poppy is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in a clumping behavior and has slightly hairy stems and leaves. Although most well-known for the scarlet color of its flowers, other cultivars come in colors ranging from orange and pink to white and plum.
Papaver radicatum subsp. polare
Papaver radicatum subsp. polare are multitudinous flowers whose petals feature a crinkly paper-like texture. The stems are leafless and when planted in masses, give the illusion of a sea of flowers floating in the wind. These sun-loving plants are low maintenance and will reseed, producing new generations for years to come. Attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, this plant is a natural companion for vegetables and other flowering plants. In France and in many English-speaking countries, papaver radicatum subsp. polare are symbolic of the sacrifices made in World War One.
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