Papaver rhoeas
Papaver rhoeas
Annual red field poppy
Size
£ 2.50
In stock - Qty
5
100% Peat Free
Description
This is bright red, annual field poppy that pops up on disturbed ground almost anywhere. Self-seeds prolifically, beloved by bees, especially bumble bees.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Field Poppy, Flanders poppy |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height | 30cm to 60cm |
| Colour | red |
| Spread Rate | |
| Flowering | mid summer |
| Soil Type | drained,dry |
| Aspect | sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
New flowers open each morning and the bees seem to be waiting for it. We let this lovely poppy seed around the edges of the garden and in any sunny spot. Needs bare soil to germinate in, it won't grow in grass.