The wild Poppy, Papaver rhoeas is one of our most iconic wilflowers. The papery red blooms create splashes of colour among cornfields and meadow grasses accross the UK. This hardy annual is easy to grow in the garden too and brings a romantic charm to planting schemes. Leave the faded flower heads to set seed and you can enjoy drifts of poppies in the following year. Perfect for sprinkling among wispy grasses or threading through gravel gardens and rockeries.

• These packets are produced in association with Kew Gardens
• Iconic British wildflower
• Will self seed to create spreading drifts
• Ideal for meadows wildlife areas gravel gardens and sunny borders

Height: 60cm (24").

Spread: 30cm (12").

Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual

Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden

Position In: Full Sun

Sowing Months: March to May & August to September

Flowering Months: June to August