Poppies

With its brilliant scarlet flowers, this native wild flower needs no introduction. Single, red, cup-shaped flowers usually with a black blotch at the base of the petals. It is the classic poppy bloom that paint a road verge or embankment a brilliant hue in their first year.

This ancient form of cultivated poppy produces the most unusual seed pod of all poppies. The main pod is surrounded by masses of smaller pods. Primarily grown for their curious seed pods which are extremely decorative, they are much in demand for cut and dried flower arrangements.

With their impressive variety, spectacular blooms and strange seed pods, 'Pepperbox' poppies are one of the easiest ways to add a bit of architecture and a lot of colour to your garden. The glorious, papery-textured flowers bloom in a multitude of colours, rich purples, deep reds to pale lilac-pinks.

Papaver somniferum ‘Danebrog’, also known as 'Danish Flag' is a beautiful single red poppy variety with a broad white cross in the middle of each flower. Wrinkly single petals with lots of fringe, the blossoms actually resemble the flag of Denmark, hence the name.

Papaver somniferum ‘Hungarian Blue’ is a stunning new deep violet poppy that will bring rich colour and a touch of sophistication to your planting schemes all summer long. A hardy annual that is very easy to grow, plant it outside in drifts where it will cover a large area with its beautiful blooms.

Papaver somniferum ‘Laurens Grape’ is a stunning new poppy variety. Huge cup shaped flowers in velvety, deep plum with five distinct black eyes in the throat. Breathtaking to say the least and the haunting colour is captivating.