About

An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with well-structured habit. It seasonal interest.

About the genus

Papaver can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and short-lived, saucer-shaped, 4-petalled flowers which may be solitary or in racemes

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests