About
Glaucium fimbrilligerum is a horned poppy producing the characteristic matt, blue-green rosette of leaves and showy, poppy-like flowers of the genus. An ornamental annual or biennial for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Glaucium, the horned poppies, are erect, often rosette-forming annuals, biennials and short-lived perennials with matt, blue-green or grey-green leaves and showy, poppy flowers followed by long, narrow, curving seed pods. Ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.