poppy
Red poppy (annual, hibernating) poppy
(Papaver rhoeas). Endemic field flower. Bushy growth. Pretty, large, simple flowers. Poppy-red. Blooming season from May to September. Bees inebriate themselves with these flowers. Height 30-80cm depending on location.
(Papaver rhoeas). Sowing from middle of September to beginning of October or on the spot in spring. Do not add compost. Flourishes at sunny locations in every kind of garden soil. Plant together with corn flowers, corn bellflower, and corncockle.
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Lady bug poppy (annual) poppy
A dark-red poppy with shiny black spots on each flower petal. Goes well together with the blue colour of the jack-in-the-green and the corn flower, but also with the white of the candytuft. Excellent bee meadow. Height about 50cm.
Broadly distribute seed directly in the open land from March to April. Only cover lightly with soil. Potentially mix the fine seeds with sand, so it is not planted too densely. Germination time: 1-2 weeks. This poppy loves sunny locations and nutrient-rich soil.
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Ruby-red poppy (annual) poppy
Deep carmine-red petals, which change to a dark purple colour towards the centre of the flower, that elicits a wonderful contrast to the yellow ovaries. The rather small capsule opens when the seed is ripe, the seeds are small and black. Blooms from June to July. Height about 80cm.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land.
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Rose-coloured poppy (annual) poppy
Large delicate pink flowers, which change to a lilac hue towards the centre of the flower, attracts bees with its pollen. The large capsules are highly decorative. The seeds are grey and can be used for pastries. Blooms from June to July. Height about 120cm.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land.
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White-lilac poppy (annual) poppy
Large white blossoms, which change to a lilac hue towards the centre of the flower, attracts bees with its pollen. The large capsules are highly decorative. The seeds are grey and can be used for pastries. Blooms from June to July. Height about 120cm.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land.
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Poppy (annual) poppy
With its delicate colours like painted on silk, this poppy it a joy for our hearts. The flowers open with the first rays of sun light and instantly the bees start frolicking in the flowers. It blooms from June to August, reaches a height of 60-80cm and should be cut for flower bouquets when the blossoms are still budded.
(Papaver rhoeas). Sow from middle of September to beginning of October or in spring right on the spot. Do not add compost. Grows at sunny locations in every kind of garden soil. Plant together with corn flowers, corn bellflower, and corncockle.
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Pastel-coloured, mixed (annual) poppy
(Papaver somniferum). Flower colours range from light-lilac to red and cyclam. The elegant flower develops into a large seed capsule, which can be used in dry flower arrangements. Height about 80cm.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land.
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Cyclam-red poppy (annual) poppy
Cyclamen-coloured, elegant flowers, which mature into very attractive capsules. Blooms from June to July. The seed is grey in colour. Height 120cm. A bee plant.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land.
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Swiss flag (annual) poppy
(Papaver somniferum). Original flower with Swiss Cross decoration, in addition, slightly frayed and sometimes with violet variations. The elegant blossom forms a large seed capsule that it used for dry flower arrangements. The brownish seed falls off easily and can be used for cakes. Blooms from middle of June to August. Bee plant. Height 80cm.
Sowing from April to May: broad direct Sowing in the open land. Attention: slug damage at the juvenile stage.
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White cloud (annual) poppy
Silky, snow-white petals, which rock in the slightest wind and would love to simply take of like clouds. This poppy originates from Antalya in Turkey and one poppy capsule was given to us by a kind farmer. An excellent bee meadow. Height 100-120cm.
Broad-cast seeding from March to April directly in the open land. Do not plant to densely. Loves sunny locations.
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Black paeony (annual) poppy
(Pap. sf. Paeoniflorum) This fascinating poppy flower presents itself in dark-red and almost black depending on the sun light. It is filled, yet shows a garland of stamen, which are covered in golden pollen. The bees well frequent these flowers. Cut at the bud stage, the flowers hold up for several days in the vase. Blooming season: June-July. Height about 100cm.
Broad-cast seeding directly in the open land from March to April. Attention slug damage.
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